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21 U.S. Code § 350k. Laboratory accreditation for analyses of foods
(a) Recognition of laboratory accreditation
(1) In generalNot later than 2 years after January 4, 2011, the Secretary shall—
(A)
establish a program for the testing of food by accredited laboratories;
(B)
establish a publicly available registry of accreditation bodies recognized by the Secretary and laboratories accredited by a recognized accreditation body, including the name of, contact information for, and other information deemed appropriate by the Secretary about such bodies and laboratories; and
(C)
require, as a condition of recognition or accreditation, as appropriate, that recognized accreditation bodies and accredited laboratories report to the Secretary any changes that would affect the recognition of such accreditation body or the accreditation of such laboratory.
(2) Program requirements
The program established under paragraph (1)(A) shall provide for the recognition of laboratory accreditation bodies that meet criteria established by the Secretary for accreditation of laboratories, including independent private laboratories and laboratories run and operated by a Federal agency (including the Department of Commerce), State, or locality with a demonstrated capability to conduct 1 or more sampling and analytical testing methodologies for food.
(3) Increasing the number of qualified laboratories
The Secretary shall work with the laboratory accreditation bodies recognized under paragraph (1), as appropriate, to increase the number of qualified laboratories that are eligible to perform testing under subparagraph [1] (b) beyond the number so qualified on January 4, 2011.