ISO/IEC 17020 Accreditation for Inspection Bodies
UNA focuses on customer needs while ensuring conformance with requirements and need for accreditation bodies to oversee the work of third-party conformity assessment bodies and thus provide credibility and confidence for those relying on inspection, tests and certification.
Inspection bodies give the assurance that the associated facilities, systems & equipments fit the work being done. Inspection bodies are also involved in the evaluation of the safety of specific products and materials, they may evaluate services as well as physical assets.
UNA accreditation is a proof for the inspection bodies that they are working on the parameters of national, international standards & regulations.
UNA Accreditation for Inspection Bodies
- Demonstrates compliance with ISO/IEC Standard 17020.
- Accreditation serves as an internationally recognized stamp of approval for industry and regulators.
- Accreditation increases the recognition and acceptance of inspection reports across domestic and national borders.
- Accreditation helps to reduce costs for manufacturers and exporters by reducing or eliminating the need for re-inspecting in another economy.