ISO/IEC 17020 [1]​ (Conformity assessment — Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection) is a standard that specifies the requirements for bodies dedicated to inspection operations, as well as their impartiality and consistency.

Contenido

Se quiere promover la confianza en los organismos que realizan las inspecciones, las cuales pueden ser de materiales, productos, instalaciones, plantas, procesos, trabajos, procedimientos o servicios, entre otros. Estas inspecciones podrán ser presentadas ante el cliente u organización y cuando fuera necesario, ante las autoridades pertinentes.

Inspection phases

Included in this are the design phase, the type of analysis, initial inspection and in-service inspection or surveillance.

Reference regulations

The ISO/IEC 17000[2]​ (Conformity assessment — Vocabulary and general principles) standard is necessary to adequately accommodate this.

1. • General requirements

1. Impartiality and independence

2. Confidentiality.

2. • Structural requirements

1. Administrative

2. Organization and management.

3. • Resource requirements

1. Staff

2. Facilities and equipment

3. Subcontracting.