What quality assurance procedures must a third-party certification body have to qualify for accreditation?

A third-party certification body seeking accreditation must demonstrate that it has: (a) Implemented a written program for monitoring and evaluating the performance of its officers, employees, and other agents involved in auditing and certification activities, including procedures to: (1) Identify deficiencies in its auditing and certification program or performance; and (2) Quickly execute corrective actions that effectively address any identified deficiencies; and (b) The capability to meet the quality assurance requirements of § 1.655, if accredited.