ISO/IEC 17020 INSPECTION BODIES
What Sets SCB Apart
Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17020, Conformity assessment - Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection, is gaining momentum in industries around the globe. The broad definition of inspection in the standard allows great flexibility in application from systems to services and raw material to finished products.
ISO/IEC 17020 incorporates same level of requirements for the organizational quality management system as ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17000 series standards such as ISO/IEC 17021-1, Conformity assessment - Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems, and ISO/IEC 17065, Conformity assessment - Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services. ISO/IEC 17020, however, puts greater emphasis on organizational ability to manage impartiality and conflicts of interest as well as the technical competence of people, inspection processes, and equipment.
Accredited inspection provides assurance of technically competent service and consistently reliable results, reducing costs and lowering risks. It is key in demonstrating that products, equipment, structures, and systems meet required specifications. Governments and industries around the world are increasingly requiring use of accredited inspection services.
SCB to ISO/IEC 17020 allows an organization to demonstrate integrity, reliability, and technical competence as well as compliance internationally recognized good practices.
SCB programs are based on the latest international requirements and are recognized by the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC). SCB accredited customers demonstrate conformance to the requirements outlined in the current versions of ISO/IEC 17020 and ILAC P15, Application of ISO/IEC 17020:2012 for the Accreditation of Inspection Bodies. SCB enhances competitiveness and allows access to global markets regardless of where the inspection body is located.
SCB management and technical staff assure high-quality service, integrity, independence, impartiality, confidentiality, and unmatched customer service.
SCB policies and the accreditation process are described in MA 2100, Accreditation Requirements for Laboratory-related Activities, and AR 2252, ISO/IEC 17020 Inspection Bodies.
This diagram outlines the SCB process:
ISO/IEC 17020 Documents
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SCB also provides accreditation for:
EMC and Telecom/Radio Equipment Inspection Bodies (Notified Body Status)
For inspection bodies performing notified body activity under the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMCD) and Radio Equipment Directive (RED).
Environmental Technology Verification
For third-party inspection bodies and verification bodies conducting verification of environmental technology
EPEAT
For conformity assurance bodies that wish to provide verification services for the Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) program.
Forensic Inspection Agencies
Internationally recognized
New York Building Code (Special Inspection Agencies)
In areas under an Authority Having Jurisdiction, recognition of accredited inspection agencies and/or inspection results is at the discretion of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Verification of Fire Resistance of Fire Doors and Frames
For third-party inspection bodies conducting fire resistance rating verification of fire doors and frames with a missing or compromised listing label.