ISO/IEC 17020

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.

Who it is for

  • Technical and engineering inspection companies
  • Equipment, facility and goods inspection bodies
  • In-house inspection departments

Requirement areas

  1. 1General: impartiality, independence, confidentiality
  2. 2Structural and administrative requirements
  3. 3Resources: personnel, facilities, equipment, subcontracting
  4. 4Process: inspection methods, records, reports and certificates, complaints
  5. 5Management system requirements

Readiness service

  1. 1

    Gap analysis

    We assess your current state against the standard and deliver a gap report and action plan.

  2. 2

    Documentation

    We build the quality manual, procedures and forms with you, fitted to your work.

  3. 3

    Team training

    Awareness, implementation, internal auditor and specialist technical courses.

  4. 4

    Implementation & records

    We follow the system in operation and the records that prove it works.

  5. 5

    Internal audit & management review

    A full internal audit and a documented management review before you apply.

  6. 6

    Mock assessment

    A visit that simulates the accreditation body’s assessment to catch findings early.

  7. 7

    Support & closing findings

    We support you during the assessment and help close findings until the accreditation decision.

Learning path

ISO/IEC 17020

Courses ordered from awareness to specialist.

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