8.—(1) An approved organisation is an organisation approved by the Scottish Ministers in accordance with this regulation as an organisation whose members may issue energy performance certificates.
(2) The terms of approval of any organisation may be limited in relation to the categories of building for which its members may issue energy performance certificates.
(3) Before approving an organisation the Scottish Ministers must be satisfied that the organisation will–
(a)ensure that the preparation and issuing of energy performance certificates is carried out in a consistent, accurate and independent manner; and
(b)ensure that members are fit and proper persons who are qualified by their education, training and experience to carry out the preparation and issuing of energy performance certificates.