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Primary Standard: ISO/IEC 17020

Inspection Bodies

Accreditation for inspection bodies that carry out impartial, competent inspection across construction, equipment, vehicles, cargo, and industrial activities.

Who It Applies To

Organizations performing inspection activities that must demonstrate impartiality, independence, and technical competence to clients, authorities, and the wider market.

Typical Scope / Activities

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Applicable Accreditation Standard

ISO/IEC 17020

Inspection Bodies

Accreditation Assessment

  1. 1

    Receiving your application and defining the inspection scope

  2. 2

    Verifying eligibility and impartiality

  3. 3

    Reviewing the management system and inspection procedures

  4. 4

    Witnessing inspection activities on-site

  5. 5

    Evaluating inspector competence and technical capability

  6. 6

    Verifying corrective actions and making the accreditation decision

  7. 7

    Conducting surveillance to maintain ongoing competence

Expected Outcomes

Recognition of impartial and competent inspection for the approved scope
Wider acceptance of inspection reports by clients and regulators
Demonstrated independence and effective management of conflicts of interest
Consistent, repeatable inspection outcomes across your operations

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