What is ISO/IEC 17020 Accreditation?
ISO/IEC 17020:2012 specifies requirements for the competence of bodies performing inspection and for the impartiality and consistency of their activities.
Accreditation demonstrates technical competence, independence, and reliable outcomes—improving acceptance of your inspection reports by regulators and industry.
- Demonstrate impartial, competent, and consistent inspection
- Higher acceptance of reports by regulators and OEMs
- Reduced disputes, re-inspections, and complaints
- Improved method control, records, and traceability
- Operational efficiency and better risk control
- Competitive advantage in tenders and frameworks
ISO/IEC 17020 Accreditation Process
- Application & Scope – Fields, methods, Type A/B/C, locations.
- Gap Analysis & Plan – Actions, owners, timelines.
- Documentation & Training – Manuals, SOPs, competence framework.
- Implementation – Methods, equipment, impartiality controls, records.
- Internal Audit & Management Review – Effectiveness evaluation.
- Pre-assessment (optional) – Findings and CAPA.
- Final Assessment – On-site evaluation by assessors.
- NC Closure & Accreditation – Corrective action & certificate grant.
- Surveillance/Re-assessment – Maintain and extend scope.
Why Choose Us?
- 15+ years in inspection body accreditation
- 700+ successful ISO/IEC 17020 implementations
- Deep expertise in impartiality risks & competence authorization
- Assessor-friendly documentation and shop-floor adoption
- Support through surveillance and scope extensions
Why Choose ISO/IEC 17020 Now?
- Greater regulatory and buyer preference for accredited inspection
- Reduces operational and liability risks
- Builds credibility and opens new markets
- Supports contract/tender eligibility
