ISO 17020:2012, Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection

The standard establishes competence requirements for the organizations that carry out inspections, as well as requirements for how the inspection activities are to be conducted. The standard provides support and security to work with inspection activities. The services must be accepted by both the client and the supervisory authority.

An accreditation works to increase confidence in the business. The basis of the accreditation is ISO 9001.