Accreditation scheme · ISO/IEC 17020
Inspection bodies
Competence requirements for bodies performing inspection of materials, products, installations, processes and services.
Scope & benefits
What this scheme covers
Competence requirements, assessment workflow and surveillance rules for this scheme are maintained by the Assessment Team. Request the document pack for the normative details.
Mutual recognition
What accreditation under ISO/IEC 17020 provides
- Demonstrated impartiality and competence of inspection activities.
- International recognition through the EA-MLA and ILAC MRA.
- Eligibility for notified body designation under EU legislation.
Assessment workflow
Application timeline
Every application follows the same documented sequence, from the initial document pack to the accreditation decision and surveillance cycle.
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Application
Application with inspection scope and type A/B/C classification declaration.
Indicative duration: 10 business days
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Document review
Review of the inspection manual and impartiality safeguards.
Indicative duration: 30 days
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On-site assessment
Witnessed inspections and competence verification.
Indicative duration: 2 days
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Decision
Accreditation decision and register publication.
Indicative duration: 30 days
Document library
Mandatory documents
Forms and normative documents referenced by the assessment workflow. Always check the version before submission.
Application forms for this scheme are issued by the Assessment Team. Request the document pack through the application form.
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Start your application
Applications are triaged by the Assessment Team. Acknowledgement is issued within 3 business days.