# The Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations 2016, Paragraph 2


A conformity assessment body must be a third party body independent of the organisation or the vessel it assesses. A body belonging to a business association or professional federation representing businesses involved in the design, manufacturing, provision, assembly, use or maintenance of vessels which it assesses, may, on condition that its independence and the absence of any conflict of interest are demonstrated, be considered such a body.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1092/schedule/4/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/simple-pressure-vessels-safety-regulations-2016/schedule-4/paragraph-2
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