### Question
What is the definition of third party conformity assessment body?


### Answer
The definition of **third party conformity assessment body** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 2063*:

> a conformity assessment body that, except as provided in subparagraph (D), is not owned, managed, or controlled by the manufacturer or private labeler of a product assessed by such conformity assessment body

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 2063*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 47-CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY**

