### Question
How does the law define accreditation body?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 263b*, **accreditation body** is defined as:

> a body that has been approved by the Secretary under subsection (e)(1)(A) to accredit mammography facilities

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 263b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part F-Licensing of Biological Products and Clinical Laboratories > subpart 3-mammography facilities**

