21 C.F.R. § 1.613
What protections against conflicts of interest must an accreditation body have to qualify for recognition?
An accreditation body must demonstrate that it has:
(a) Implemented written measures to protect against conflicts of interest between the accreditation body (and its officers, employees, and other agents involved in accreditation activities) and any third-party certification body (and its officers, employees, and other agents involved in auditing and certification activities) seeking accreditation from, or accredited by, such accreditation body; and
(b) The capability to meet the applicable conflict of interest requirements of this subpart, if recognized.