46 CFR § 163.003-7 - Independent laboratory.

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title: "46 CFR § 163.003-7 - Independent laboratory."
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section_name: "Independent laboratory."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 163.003-7 Independent laboratory.

The approval and production tests in this subpart must be conducted by or under the supervision of an independent laboratory accepted by the Coast Guard under subpart 159.010 of this chapter.