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The ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Standard for Conformity Assessment is an essential standard for any organization seeking to perform inspections on behalf of organizations, clients or authorities.
The standard includes all activities performed by an inspection body including examining products, installations, plants, processes, procedures, services and determining their conformity and the reporting of results. A certain degree of professional judgement and expertise is required when conducting inspections and the ISO/IEC 17020:2012 standard can be used as a required or screening document of accreditation for any organization seeking to conduct inspections.
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. Inspections, testing, and certification can often overlap due to the fact these activities all share common elements however inspections require a certain level of professional judgement and competence to determine acceptability against general requirements.
Any company that wants to assure customers / government that the facility has a robust system and can produce valid results on test services, saving and conserving Quality.
A good ISO 17020 consulting firm can provide a detailed explanation of the intent of the standard and build a safe laboratory system.
A comprehensive 17020 system creates confidence in end users, government, statutory and regulatory agencies
An ISO 17020 consulting firm provides the techniques for implementing the system. Hence any facility seeking comprehensive system must get certified.
Consulting firm can provide auditing services to help the facility to verify the accuracy and adequacy of implementation. Companies hoping to have world class service and accuracy in their work must get ISO 17020 Accreditation.
Internal Quality Audit is conducted by ISO 17020 consultants help find deficiencies in their implementation, make corrections and take corrective actions. ISO 17020 Accreditation streamlines these processes.
An annual surveillance audit is conducted to ensure maintenance of an ISO 17020 Accreditation laboratory.
Consulting firms provide distinction in documentation between repeatability and reproducibility of test results.
ISO 17020 Accreditation is renewable every three years.
Increases effectiveness of inspection processes.
Increases level of drive, cooperation, and skill.
Improves tool maintenance control.
Increases trust in inspection data.
Enhances credibility and recognition internationally.
Advises on how to analyse data.
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