Implementing ISO/IEC 17020 for Inspection Bodies
Impartiality, independence and competence requirements for inspection bodies and how to document them.
Inspection bodies: Requirements for the operation of all types of inspection bodies and their impartiality and competence.
ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation confirms an inspection body is independent, impartial and competent, a key condition in many contracts and regulations. We help the body choose its type (A, B or C), document its procedures and train its inspectors.
We assess your current state against the standard and deliver a gap report and action plan.
We build the quality manual, procedures and forms with you, fitted to your work.
Awareness, implementation, internal auditor and specialist technical courses.
We follow the system in operation and the records that prove it works.
A full internal audit and a documented management review before you apply.
A visit that simulates the accreditation body’s assessment to catch findings early.
We support you during the assessment and help close findings until the accreditation decision.
Courses ordered from awareness to specialist.
Impartiality, independence and competence requirements for inspection bodies and how to document them.
Internal auditing for inspection bodies, covering the management system and field inspections.
Answer short questions and instantly get your readiness score and main gaps in each area.