"An examination of a product, process, service, or installation or their design and determination of its conformity with specific requirements or, on the basis of professional judgment, with general requirements."
Inspection bodies are engaged to carry out these critical assessments and inspections on behalf of:
- Private clients seeking quality assurance.
- Their parent organizations for internal compliance.
- Authorities, including regulatory and government bodies.
Objective & Benefits of Accreditation
The core objective of an inspection is to provide the client with highly reliable information regarding the conformity of the inspected items with precise specifications. These specifications may be contained in regulations, strict international standards, inspection schemes, or specific contracts.
Inspection can be utilized by clients to measure the compliance of products or complex systems against quality, safety, and fitness-for-purpose requirements.
Why is Accreditation Important?
Accreditation significantly makes the acceptance of products or services easier across borders. It increases assurance and builds immense trust among consumers that the product or service firmly confirms to applicable technical specifications and safety standards.
Inspection Body Accreditation (ISO/IEC 17020)
IACCEE provides comprehensive ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation to organizations performing various types of inspections, technical surveys, and risk assessments. Our scope of accreditation includes, but is not limited to:
- Engineering Inspection (including Pressure Systems, Lifting Equipment/Hoists, Electrical Installations, Power Presses, Local Exhaust Ventilation)
- Cargo / Pre-shipment Inspection
- Manufacture of Boilers & Pressure Vessels
- Welding Inspections
- Oil and Gas Metering
- Building and Construction Products
- Asbestos Surveys & Legionella Risk Assessments
- Food Inspection (Food Safety, Hygiene, Manufacturing Practices, Animal Welfare, Labeling)
- Health and Social Care
- Care Home Inspection
- Nuclear New Build Inspection
- Fire Protection Systems
- Crime Scene Examination
- Railway Competence
- Plant Health & Environmental Technology Verification
Bodies offering inspection services, if seeking IACCEE accreditation, must fully meet the requirements of ISO/IEC 17020 – Conformity assessment — Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing an inspection.
Ready to Prove Your Competence?
Conformity Assessment Bodies interested in applying for the IACCEE Inspection Body Accreditation Scheme can easily request the application form through our secure portal.
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