1. When preparing the assessment referred to in Article 45, each national accreditation body shall take into account the complexity of the scope for which the applicant requests accreditation as well as the complexity of the quality management system referred to in Article 41(2), the procedures and information on processes referred to in Article 41(1) and the geographical areas in which the applicant is carrying out or planning to carry out verification.

2. For the purposes of this Regulation, the national accreditation body shall meet the minimum requirements set out in the harmonised standard referred to in Annex III.