Issuance of Certificate

(1) Upon satisfactory fulfillment of the criteria provided herein, the Department shall issue a certificate indicating the laboratory's certification rating for each matrix, discipline and category, including the acceptable analytical methods used by the laboratory. The certificate, which includes the list of certified analytes and methods, shall be conspicuously displayed at the location stated in the certificate. (2) Certificates shall be valid for one year unless earlier downgraded or revoked in accordance with 310 CMR 42.12, or surrendered. (3) Certification status shall apply only to the laboratory located at the address stated in the certificate. Each affiliated or branch laboratory must obtain a separate certificate. Certificates are not transferable or assignable.