16 CFR § 1112.21 - May a third party conformity assessment body use testing methods other than those specified in the relevant CPSC rule or test method?

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# 1112.21 May a third party conformity assessment body use testing methods other than those specified in the relevant CPSC rule or test method?

If the CPSC has specified a test method, a third party conformity assessment body must use that test method for any tests conducted for purposes of section 14 of the CPSA.