### Question
How is the "accreditation body" defined?


### Answer
The term **accreditation body** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 263b* as follows -

> a body that has been approved by the Secretary under subsection (e)(1)(A) of this section 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**

