ISO 17020 Accreditation Consultant in UAE - Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Get services for ISO/IEC 17020:2012 accreditation in UAE – Dubai & Abu Dhabi from us by contacting us at info@uaeiso.com
ISO 17020 is accreditation for bodies engaged in inspection activities. Depending on the organization structure, the inspection bodies are classified as A, B, C inspection bodies.
Sterling International Consulting helps inspection bodies in UAE – Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Sharjah to achieve ISO 17020 accreditation with the accreditation body of your choice like EIAC, UKAS, IAS, GAC, ANAB, RvA etc. In UAE, inspection bodies mainly get ISO 17020 accreditation with EIAC – Emirates International Accreditation Center or GAC – GCC Accreditation Center or IAS – International Accreditation Services.
Inspection bodies carry out assessments on behalf of :
- Private clients, their parent organizations, or authorities,
- With the objective of providing information about the conformity of inspected items
- With regulations, standards, specifications, inspection schemes or contracts.
Inspection parameters include matters of quantity, quality, safety, fitness for purpose, and continued safety compliance of installations or systems in operation.
The general requirements with which these bodies are required to comply in order that their services are accepted by clients and by supervisory authorities are harmonized in this International Standard.
ISO 17020 covers the activities of inspection bodies whose work can include:
- The examination of materials, products, installations, plants, processes, work procedures or services,
- And the determination of their conformity with requirements and the subsequent reporting of results of these activities to clients and, when required, to authorities.
- Inspection can concern all stages during the lifetime of these items, including the design stage.
- Such work normally requires the exercise of professional judgement in performing inspection, in particular when assessing conformity with general requirements.
The requirements of ISO 17020 are contained in 14 major sections including:
- Administrative requirements
- Requirements for independence, impartiality, and integrity
- Confidentiality
- Organization and management
- Quality system
- Personnel
- Facilities and equipment
- Inspection methods and procedures
- Handling of inspection samples and items
- Control of records
- Inspection reports and inspection certificates
- Subcontracting
- Complaints and appeals
- Cooperation with other inspection bodies.
ISO 17020
The ISO 17020 accreditation is used by inspection bodies all over the world to demonstrate their competence, consistency and impartiality. ISO 17020 accreditation provides confidence to the customers when they hire an inspection body. There are various requirements of the standard that an inspection body needs to implement.
The ISO 17020 accreditation is used by inspection bodies all over the world to demonstrate their competence, consistency and impartiality. ISO 17020 accreditation provides confidence to the customers when they hire an inspection body. There are various requirements of the standard that an inspection body needs to implement.
For any inspection bodies, you want to hire, businesses need to see that there is an unbiased and competent third party undertaking the work. To work towards this, ISO 17040 has created standards that can be used by all inspections bodies. The ISO 17020 accreditation is used by inspection bodies all over the world to demonstrate their competence, consistency and impartiality. ISO 17020 accreditation provides confidence to the customers when they hire an inspection body. There are various requirements of the standard that an inspection body needs to implement.
What is ISO 17020?
ISO 17020 is the international standard identifying the body as legally recognized and accredited by its International Accreditation Service as carrying out or providing inspection related services within a specific field or profession.
Why get ISO 17020 accreditation in UAE?
ISO 17020 provides international accreditation to inspection authorities or organizations. The framework is for trust for both the client who requires the inspection and the assuring body itself. ISO 17020 provides certification points for an entity by carrying out three procedures which are – ethics, competence and internal audit system.
How to get accredited with International Standards Organization - ISO 17020 in UAE?
ISO also accredits companies for testing and calibration activities, so it’s essential to know the right thing to do. ISO 17020 is an international standard for inspection bodies that specializes in carrying inspection for commodities, electronics, food, industrial goods, road, building, infrastructure etc. Inspection bodies are divided into Type A, Type B and Type C inspection bodies depending on their organizational setup, operational structure. ISO 17020 accreditation in Dubai can be achieved by contacting an approved service provider at info@uaeiso.com
Difference between inspection bodies who are certified with ISO and those who are not
ISO is an acronym for International Organization for Standardization, which was founded in 1947. ISO offers different types of documentation standard quality documents that are recognized worldwide. It is important to note that ISO certification does not guarantee effective inspection processes. A customer can always ask any inspection body to be certified with these standards if they want the highest-quality assurance.
Differences between ISO 17020 qualifications See how to apply for exemption or inclusion.
The ISO 17020 organisation accredits bodies that inspect, evaluate and certify conformity to standards. To achieve this accreditation bodies need to demonstrate competence, consistency and impartiality in their abilities. The standardising body has clear, exact and autonomous procedures which they use to qualify potential inspection bodies for testings and certificates.
Contact us at info@uaeiso.com or call our ISO 17020 accreditation specialists at +971 5058 42597 to start with your ISO 17020 accreditation today. We offer a free & no-obligation proposal and consultation to assist your organization find out the best course of action and implement ISO 17020 effectively in the organization.
