15 C.F.R. § 286.12
Terminations.
Cite as 15 C.F.R. § 286.12 (2026)
(a)
Voluntary termination.
Any participant may voluntarily terminate participation at any time by written notification to NIST.
(b)
Involuntary termination.
If a participant does not continue to meet all program requirements, or if NIST determines it to be necessary in the public interest, NIST may withdraw that participant's certificate. A body that has had its status as a certificate holder terminated may reapply when prepared to demonstrate full conformance with program requirements.