ISO 17020:2012 - INSPECTION BODY
What is ISO 17020?
ISO 17020 conformity assessment requirements for the operation of varied sorts of bodies performing inspection are developed so as to create confidence within the inspection bodies.
Accreditation to inspection bodies may be a procedure by which an authoritative body provides formal recognition of technical competence for specific inspection, supported third-party assessment supported ISO 17020:2012 standard.
This international standard ISO 17020:2012 is drafted in accordance with the principles given within the ISO Directives.
Benefits of ISO 17020:2012
Improved efficiency
Customer Satisfaction
Improved degree of inspiration
Improved productivity and effectiveness within the overall Inspection bodies operation
Establish confidence of management and customers on results
Enhance Sustainable Growth
Who can be Certified ISO 17020:2012?
Certification Issuing Body
Certification Issuing Institute
Certification Issuing Agency
Inspection Body
Who can issue this Accreditation?
UKAS
GAAS
QASL
IAS
NABCB
RVA
DAR
ANSIRAB
Document required for ISO 17020:2012
- System Manual
- System Procedure
- Policy
- Objectives
- Mission & Vision
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Checklist
- Forms
- Formats
- Records
The extent of Documented Information differs as per:
- Scope of Certificate (Chemical,Biological,Mechanical,Fluid Flow,Forensic,NDT,Photometric Stereo,Logical Diagnostic,Radiology,QA Testing,Software & IT System )
- Location
- Resource Availability
- Testing parameter cover
Role of Shamkris and Process of ISO 17020:2012
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to effective system implementation in the organization. A simple and practical method of system implementation helps organizations increase business efficiency and sustainability. Shamkris supports 100% documentation to obtain an accreditation body of success in addition to enhanced performance.
The implementation process is described below:
Time Frame
Task
Process
Day 1
GAP Analysis
Cost Estimates
Application to Accreditation Body
- Finding the GAP between existing system related to Accreditation Body requirements
- Application to Accreditation Body
- Based on the scope of your business & Accreditation Body you choose
Week 1
Developing Documents
- Management System Manual, Management System Procedures, Policy, Objectives, Forms etc.
- Review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Week 4
Implementing Management System
- Awareness training for the top management and staff
- Implementing a well-documented management system throughout the organization
Week 8
Internal Audit
MRM
CAPA
- Internal audits identifying nonconformities related to Accreditation Body requirements
- Management Review Meetings
- Corrective and Preventive Action plan for nonconformities
Week 10
Accreditation Body
Audit
N-C Closing
- Shamkris acts on your behalf and assists you in the third-party audit
- Closing of any nonconformities identified by the Accreditation Body
Week 12
Accreditation Body
- Accreditation certificate issued for 3 years
- Surveillance Audits yearly
Year on Year
Yearly Compliance
- Support of Yearly documentation for audit
FAQ
Provide guidelines and better control for maintenance of kit, preservation of inspection records, etc. Establish confidence of management and customers on results also as reports and increase customers trust also as market share.
IAS accredits inspection agencies to ISO/IEC Standard 17020. This accreditation process involves an assessment of the agency’s competence for performing inspections and the consistency of their inspection activities.
ISO 17020 is the international standard “for organizations carrying out inspection activities” and “was deemed more appropriate than ISO/IEC 17025 for crime scene examinations”.[105] UKAS explained that “accreditation of crime scene examination is not mandatory but is recognised as capable of ensuring that crime scene