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002-Understanding ISOIEC 17020 An Introduction-CAROUSELS-WRITE UP

ISO/IEC 17020 is an international standard created by ISO and IEC that specifies the qualifications and requirements for inspection bodies conducting inspections across various industries. It aims to ensure inspection bodies operate competently and impartially by requiring they meet standards for organizational structure, management systems, personnel competence, inspection processes, and quality assurance practices. Adherence to ISO/IEC 17020 helps inspection bodies demonstrate their technical ability and provide dependable results, improving their reputation and role in conformity assessment.

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002-Understanding ISOIEC 17020 An Introduction-CAROUSELS-WRITE UP

ISO/IEC 17020 is an international standard created by ISO and IEC that specifies the qualifications and requirements for inspection bodies conducting inspections across various industries. It aims to ensure inspection bodies operate competently and impartially by requiring they meet standards for organizational structure, management systems, personnel competence, inspection processes, and quality assurance practices. Adherence to ISO/IEC 17020 helps inspection bodies demonstrate their technical ability and provide dependable results, improving their reputation and role in conformity assessment.

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Syed Fadzil Syed Mohamed

Understanding ISO/IEC 17020


An Introduction
Conformity assessment
Requirements for the operation of various types of
bodies performing inspection

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The International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) and the
International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) collaborated to
create ISO/IEC 17020, an international
standard. It specifies the qualifications
of inspection bodies that conduct
inspections of various objects,
materials, installations, processes, or
services.

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The standard was first published in
1998 and has been revised several
times since then, with the most recent
version released in 2012.
ISO/IEC 17020 applies to inspection
bodies in a variety of industries,
including manufacturing, construction,
engineering, environmental monitoring,
and others.

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The primary goal of ISO/IEC 17020 is to
ensure that inspection bodies carry out
their duties competently and
impartially, fostering trust in inspection
results.
It contributes to the creation of a
framework in which inspection bodies
can demonstrate their technical
competence, independence, and ability
to provide dependable inspection
services.

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ISO/IEC 17020 specifies the
requirements that inspection bodies
must meet in order to achieve and
maintain competence.
These requirements apply to a variety
of aspects of an inspection body's
operations, such as its organisational
structure, management system,
personnel competence, inspection
processes, and quality assurance
practises.

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In inspection activities, the standard
emphasises the importance of
impartiality, confidentiality, and
integrity.
It necessitates that inspection bodies
operate independently and avoid
conflicts of interest.
Confidentiality provisions ensure that
information obtained during
inspections is treated appropriately,
protecting both the inspected party and
the inspection body.
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ISO/IEC 17020 also specifies how to set
up and implement a management
system within an inspection body.
This includes documentation,
document control, internal audits,
management reviews, and processes
for continuous improvement.

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ISO/IEC 17020 places a high value on
accreditation.
Inspection bodies may seek
accreditation from accreditation bodies
that have been evaluated against
internationally recognised accreditation
body standards.
Accreditation certifies that an
inspection body meets the
requirements of ISO/IEC 17020 and
follows best practises.

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Accredited inspection bodies may use
specific symbols or marks to indicate
their accreditation status, providing
customers, regulators, and other
stakeholders with assurance about
their competence and reliability.

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ISO/IEC 17020 is a critical standard for
inspection bodies because it ensures
consistency, dependability, and
credibility in inspection activities.
Inspection bodies can improve their
reputation, gain a competitive
advantage, and contribute to a larger
framework of quality assurance and
conformity assessment by adhering to
the requirements of ISO/IEC 17020.

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Thank You
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