Key requirements and Benefits of ISO 17020 Certification

The operation of various types of bodies performing inspection for ISO/IEC 17020 conformity assessment requirements have been developed in order to build confidence in the inspection bodies. Accreditation to inspection bodies is one of procedure by which an authoritative body gives formal recognition of technical proficiency for specific inspection, based on third-party assessment based on ISO/IEC 17020:2012 standard.ISO 17020 standard of inspection bodies by such recognized body, the inspection report of inspection bodies gets global acceptance reason for such mutual recognition.

The principle standard of ISO/IEC 17020 certification used by International Accreditation Service (IAS) for the accreditation of Inspection Bodies is ISO/IEC 17020. The international standard was lately updated Conformity assessment – Needs for the operation of various types of bodies presenting examination.

General Requirements of ISO/IEC 17020

Where an inspection body is a legal entity and is a part of a larger organisation it should be able to indicate that no dispute of interest exists. Relevant information on activities performed by the other parts of the larger organisation should be well maintained.

There is provided guidance, indicating to staff expected behaviours in situations where extreme pressure is applied.

Records of situations where extreme pressure has been applied to inspectors should be kept.

Relevant requirements to impartiality are also applicable to subcontractors.

Technical Requirements of ISO/IEC 17020

For establishing, implementation and monitoring of effective implementation of the management system's requirements, there should nominate one person as Management representative.

For establishing, implementation and monitoring of effective implementation of the technical requirements, there should nominate one person as Technical Manager

Performance location, inspection field, type and range of inspection and reference of proven inspection methods,

Analysis of re–inspection results statistically,

Comparison with other accredited inspection body to check the level of capability against other ISO/IEC 17020:2012 accredited inspection body.

Benefits of ISO/IEC 17020 Certification

Overall In Inspection bodies operation, there is Improved efficiency, productivity and effectiveness,

ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Provides Improved level of motivation, co–operation, workmanship and quality awareness including competence,

ISO 17020 certification increased confidence in inspection data and of personnel performing work.

It provides tips on analysis of data as well as perfect record keeping.

ISO 17020 certification provides guidelines and better control for maintenance of equipment, preservation of inspection records, etc.

To establish confidence of management and customers on results as well as reports and increase customers' trust as well as market share.

ISO 17020 certification also provides better image of inspection bodies as a Quality inspection bodies in global market.

Worldwide recognition and credibility.

An ISO 17020:2012 accredited inspection body has a specific edge over competitors.

About The Author

Charles Wilson is an independent ISO 17020 conformity assessment Consultant based in USA. He is an expert in conformity assessment requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection have been developed in order to build confidence in the inspection bodies. He had published many articles regarding conformity assessment.

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As ISO Consultant profession since last many years Charles has rich experience in preparing such certification documents within ISO guideline to his global clients to acquire better ISO Certification Solution to their Organization.