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
ISO 17020:2012 Video
Who can be Certified ISO 17020:2012?
Certification Issuing Body
Certification Issuing Institute
Certification Issuing Agency
Inspection Body
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 compliance product certification, A simple & practical method of product certification organization in timely compliance and fulfills the product certification requirement. Shamkris support 100% on documentation required to comply with product certification either by self-certification or notify body certification to depend on directives.
The implementation process is described below:
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
Year on Year
Yearly Compliance
• Support of Monthly & Quarterly Basis
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