Section 64816.00 - Denial of Accreditation(a) Reasons for denying a laboratory's application for accreditation may include: (1) A laboratory fails to submit a Complete Application Package in accordance with Section 64802.00;(2) A laboratory fails to implement a quality system in accordance with Section 64802.05;(3) A laboratory fails to comply with the analytical method(s) listed on the laboratory's application for accreditation;(4) A laboratory fails to analyze Proficiency Testing samples or report Acceptable Scores in accordance with Section 64802.15;(5) A laboratory submits, as its own, Proficiency Testing sample results generated by another laboratory;(6) A laboratory fails to complete a required on-site assessment in accordance with Section 64802.20;(7) A laboratory fails to respond to an on-site assessment report with a Corrective Action Plan in accordance with Section 64802.20;(8) A laboratory fails to implement the corrective actions detailed in the Corrective Action Plan within the required timeframe in accordance with Section 64802.20;(9) A laboratory fails to pay fees in accordance with Section 64802.25;(10) A laboratory fails to employ staff that meet the personnel qualifications in accordance with Section 64812.00;(11) A laboratory denies entry during normal business hours for either an announced or unannounced on-site assessment;(12) A laboratory knowingly makes any false statement or representation pertinent to receiving accreditation;(13) A laboratory knowingly makes any false statement or representation in an application, record, or other document; and/or(14) The laboratory fails to comply with any other provision of these regulations.(b) A laboratory denied accreditation may petition for reconsideration pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 100855.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 64816.00
1. Amendment of article heading, repealer of former article 7 (section 64813), new article 7 (sections 64816.00-64816.10) and new section filed 11-19-2020; operative 1-1-2021 (Register 2020, No. 47). (Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended by 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20.) Note: Authority cited: Sections 100829 and 100830, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 100825, 100840, 100850, 100855, 100865 and 100870, Health and Safety Code.
1. Amendment of article heading, repealer of former article 7 (section 64813), new article 7 (sections 64816.00-64816.10) and new section filed 11-19-2020; operative 1/1/2021 (Register 2020, No. 47). (Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended by 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20.)