46 CFR 160.171-5 - Independent laboratory.

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Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Jan 15, 2026

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§ 160.171-5 - Independent laboratory.

The approval and production tests in this subpart must be conducted by an independent laboratory accepted by the Coast Guard under subpart 159.010 of this chapter.

authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103,3306,3703,4302; E.O. 12234; 45 FR 58801; 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; and DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4

cite as: 46 CFR 160.171-5