(1) An entity may apply for accreditation, as an ADSP or an accredited user, to the accreditation authority for the entity.
(2) The application must:
(a) be made by an authorised officer on behalf of the entity; and
(b) be in the form approved by the Commissioner (if any); and
(c) include the evidence prescribed by the rules to support the criteria for accreditation and the entity's ability to meet the criteria to the appropriate standard; and
(d) include consent for the Commissioner to:
(i) obtain information relevant to the entity's application for accreditation from third parties; and
(ii) verify information provided by the entity with third parties.