Accreditation Body (Definition)

Citation:

900.2(a) Accreditation body or body means an entity that has been approved by FDA under section 900.3(d) to accredit mammography facilities.

Discussion:

Currently, the FDA-approved accreditation bodies are:

American College of Radiology (ACR)

• State of Arkansas
• State of Iowa
• State of Texas

Currently, the state accreditation bodies may accredit only those facilities that are located in their respective states.