ISO/IEC 17020

ISO/IEC 17020 – Inspection Bodies

ISO/IEC 17020 specifies requirements for the competence and impartiality of bodies performing inspection. Accreditation demonstrates that your inspection body operates consistently, independently, and competently.

Who It Applies To

Type A, B, and C inspection bodies that examine products, processes, services, or installations and report on conformity with requirements.

Third-party and in-house inspection bodies
Equipment, installation, and in-service inspection providers
Inspection bodies serving regulatory or contractual schemes
Bodies performing pre-shipment and quality inspections

Assessment Steps

1Review of the inspection management system and impartiality safeguards
2Evaluation of inspection methods and reporting procedures
3Witnessing of inspections within the requested scope
4Assessment of inspector competence and independence

Expected Outcomes & Deliverables

Accreditation certificate for the defined inspection scope
Documented scope of inspection activities and fields
Recognized, impartial inspection reports
Strengthened confidence in inspection outcomes

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