ISO/IEC 17020:2012 - Inspection Management System

ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Conformity Assessment -- Requirements for the Operation of Various Types of Bodies Performing Inspection

Inspection bodies carry out assessments on behalf of private clients, their parent organizations, or authorities, with the objective of providing information about the conformity of inspected items with regulations, standards, specifications, inspection schemes or contracts. Inspection parameters include matters of quantity, quality, safety, fitness for purpose, and continued safety compliance of installations or systems in operation. The general requirements with which these bodies are required to comply in order that their services are accepted by clients and by supervisory authorities are harmonized in this International Standard.

This International Standard covers the activities of inspection bodies whose work can include the examination of materials, products, installations, plants, processes, work procedures or services, and the determination of their conformity with requirements and the subsequent reporting of results of these activities to clients and, when required, to authorities. Inspection can concern all stages during the lifetime of these items, including the design stage. Such work normally requires the exercise of professional judgment in performing inspection, in particular when assessing conformity with general requirements.

This International Standard is used as a requirements document for accreditation purposes.

BENEFITS:

Good image of Inspection bodies as a Quality inspection bodies in worldwide market.
Give tips on analysis of data as well as perfect record keeping.
Enhanced level of motivation, cooperation, workmanship and quality alertness including competence,
An ISO 17020:2012 accredited inspection body has a definite edge over competitors.
Enhanced effectiveness, productivity and efficiency in the overall Inspection bodies operation,
Give guidelines and better control for maintenance of tools, preservation of examination records etc.
Enlarge of confidence in Inspection data and of personnel performing work. Greater control of procedures and activities throughout Inspection bodies. Savings in terms of time and money due to decrease or removal of the requirements for re–inspection / re–work etc.
Establish confidence of management and clients on results as well as reports and enlarge client trust as well as market share.
International recognition and credibility.
 

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