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Accreditation

ISO 17020

Inspection Bodies

Overview

ISO 17020 defines requirements for the competence of inspection bodies. InspectorScan helps inspection companies maintain accreditation by digitizing inspector qualification tracking, method validation, impartiality controls, and inspection report standardization.

Applicability

Third-party inspection companies, in-house inspection departments seeking accreditation, and regulatory bodies overseeing inspection quality.

Key Clauses — InspectorScan Mapping
Clause 6.1Personnel

Inspector qualification management with certification tracking, competency assessment, and authorization matrix

Clause 7.1Inspection Methods

Standardized inspection procedure library with version control, method validation records, and deviation tracking

Clause 7.3Inspection Records

Digital inspection record system with tamper-proof audit trail, data integrity controls, and retention management

Clause 7.4Inspection Reports

Standardized report templates with required fields enforcement, review/approval workflow, and digital signatures

Related Workflows
Inspector Qualification
Method Validation
Internal Audit
Management Review
Related Calculators
Measurement Uncertainty
Gauge R&R
Inspector Agreement Rate

Related Standards