ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Inspection Bodies
Accreditation for competence, impartiality, and consistency.
Elevating Inspection Standards
ISO/IEC 17020:2012 specifies requirements for the competence of bodies performing inspection and for the impartiality and consistency of their inspection activities. It applies to inspection bodies of type A, B or C, as defined in ISO/IEC 17020:2012, and it applies to any stage of inspection.
In South Africa, SANAS accreditation to ISO 17020 is a powerful mark of quality that opens doors to government contracts and large-scale private sector projects.
Key Requirements for Success:
- Impartiality & Independence: Establishing the necessary safeguards to ensure inspection integrity.
- Personnel Competence: Formalizing the qualifications, training, and experience requirements for inspectors.
- Inspection Methods: Standardizing procedures and equipment management.
- 90-Day Pass Guarantee: We guide your inspection body to accreditation in 90 days or we work for free.
- Reporting: Ensuring inspection reports and certificates meet international standards.
Our ISO 17020 Consulting Services
We guide your organization through the specific challenges of inspection body accreditation.
Structural Design
We help you define your inspection body type (A, B, or C) and establish the required legal and management structures.
Competence Mapping
We assist in developing formal training and authorization programs to verify the technical competence of your inspectors.
Compliance Audits
Our mock assessments simulate a SANAS audit to identify gaps in your system before the official inspection.
Roadmap to Accreditation
A systematic approach to achieving ISO 17020 compliance.
Type Analysis
Determining the appropriate inspection body classification.
System Build
Creating procedures for impartiality, technical work, and reporting.
Verification
Conducting technical competence reviews and internal audits.
SANAS Support
Guiding you through the official application and assessment process.
Achieve Accredited Competence
Partner with experts who understand the rigorous requirements of ISO 17020.
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