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    ISO 17020 – Conformity Assessment for Inspection Bodies

    The ISO 17020 standard has been developed with the aim of bolstering the credibility of inspection bodies and ensuring impartial functioning and consistency in their activities.

     

    An inspection body can be an organization or a group within an organization authorized to carry out assessments on behalf of other organizations such as clients, parent companies or regulatory bodies. Some of the key parameters for inspection are quality, safety, fitness for purpose, continued safety compliance for systems installed or in operation.

     

    This standard outlines the general compliance requirements for inspection bodies to adhere to, thereby garnering the confidence of the industry and regulatory authorities.

  • Benefits of Implementing ISO 17020

    1

    Improved Credibility and Reputation

    Organizations certified in this standard instantly gain the trust of clients and stakeholders and a global reputation as competent and reliable inspection bodies. This standard also emphasizes the importance of employee training and upskilling and defining responsibilities, thereby boosting employee confidence.

    2
    Operational Efficiency and Risk Management

    Implementing this standard ensures consistency and uniformity of process, creates a systematic approach towards quality management, data driven decision making and ensures reduced risk of errors.

    3
    Compliance and Regulatory Advantage:

    Facilitates compliance to global regulations and creates a competitive advantage amongst clients who prefer compliance to this standard.

    4
    Customer Satisfaction

    Facilitates delivery of high-quality inspection services with consistent and reliable results, thereby ensuring happy clients.

    5
    Continuous Feedback and Improvement

    Promotes regular review, audit and feedback mechanism and implementing corrective action, thereby improving the inspection process.

  • How Certification Works

    We are with you from start to finish

    1

    Gap Analysis

    Identify gaps in the current system. Assess organization needs.

    2

    Documentation

    Manual, SOP, work instructions, templates and checklists.

    3

    Training

    Awareness of the system and how to implement them.

    4

    Implementation

    What to do & how to do it. Monitor and measure performance.

    5

    Audit

    Verify that the system is working effectively.

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