Article 32 Objectives of the accreditation process

In the course of the accreditation process and of the annual surveillance of accredited verifiers, in accordance with Articles 36 to 41, national accreditation bodies shall assess whether the verifier and its personnel undertaking verification activities:

1. (a)

   have the competence to assess monitoring plans and verify emissions reports in accordance with this Regulation;

2. (b)

   are in fact assessing monitoring plans and verifying emissions reports in accordance with this Regulation;

3. (c)

   meet the requirements for verifiers referred to in Articles 22 to 30, including those regarding impartiality and independence.