46 CFR § 160.055-11 - Independent laboratory.

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title: "46 CFR § 160.055-11 - Independent laboratory."
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chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 160.055-11 Independent laboratory.

The production inspections, tests, and quality control required by this subpart must be conducted by an independent laboratory accepted by the Coast Guard under 46 CFR subpart 159.010 to perform such functions. A list of accepted independent laboratories is available from the Commandant and online at *https://cgmix.uscg.mil*.

[USCG-2022-0120, 89 FR 97390, Dec. 6, 2024]