ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Accreditation of Inspection Bodies
The Peak of Technical Competence, the International Seal of Impartiality.
ISO 17020 is much more than just a management system; it is global proof of the technical competence of your inspection activities. At FMD Quality, we transform your organization into an “Internationally Accredited Powerhouse” not just on paper, but in every aspect—from equipment calibration to personnel expertise.
Unquestionable Technical Confidence
Our goal is not merely to prepare you for TÜRKAK audits, but to make your reports an authority recognized worldwide:
- Technical Competence Certification: Prove the accuracy and reliability of your inspection results with mathematical certainty.
- Legal and Administrative Advantage: Leverage the absolute superiority of being an “Accredited Inspection Body” in ministry authorizations and official tenders.
- Global Validity: Ensure your reports transcend borders through the ILAC-MRA; make the world your market.
Who Is It For?
- Elevator and Pressure Vessel Inspection Bodies: Those seeking to dominate the market with Type A inspection body status.
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Companies: Those serving critical industries where technical errors are not tolerated.
- Industrial Inspection Firms: Those taking on the role of “inspector” in global energy and construction projects.
- Supervision Companies: Visionaries seeking to act as “technical arbiters” in import and export processes.
Scope of Services – Technical Excellence
We integrate the most stringent requirements of ISO 17020 without disrupting your operations:
- Independence and Impartiality Analysis: We provide legal protection for your Type A, B, or C configuration.
- Method Validation and Verification: We document the accuracy of your inspection methods with scientific data.
- Personnel and Equipment Management: We elevate your expertise and equipment traceability to accreditation standards.
Service Process – The Shortest Path to Accreditation
- Technical Check-up: We assess how close your personnel, methodology, and equipment infrastructure are to meeting accreditation requirements.
- System and Technical Infrastructure Development: We integrate procedures into daily operations, prioritizing competence over bureaucracy.
- Zero-Defect Approach (Internal Audit): We audit before the TÜRKAK auditor, eliminating all non-conformities at their source.
- TÜRKAK Process Management: We’re by your side at every step—from the application phase to the on-site audit—standing as your defense line.
Deliverables
- ISO 17020 Technical Documentation Set: Inspection guidelines, instructions, and record-keeping systems.
- Decision Rules and Uncertainty Calculations: Complex calculation models that form the scientific basis of your reports.
- Proficiency Tests (PT) and Comparison Plans: Analysis reports that demonstrate your technical capability.
Customer Benefits – Why Should You Get Accredited?
- Market Dominance: Be the sole contender in tenders and projects that your non-accredited competitors cannot enter.
- Legal Assurance: Eliminate legal risks thanks to the international standards behind the reports you provide.
- Maximum Efficiency: Stop flawed inspections; protect both your reputation and your budget.
Industry Experience – Accreditation Is Our Business
As FMD Quality, we have an unbeatable success rate, particularly in establishing Type A Inspection Bodies and during TÜRKAK audits. We combine complex technical terms with real-world business practices, turning accreditation into a “stepping stone” rather than an “obstacle” for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What’s the difference from ISO 9001? ISO 9001 focuses on management, while ISO 17020 specifically evaluates technical inspection capabilities. One is a management standard, the other is a technical competence certification.
- Is the TÜRKAK audit difficult? Not with the right guidance! We prepare you not for what the auditor will ask, but for the flawless operation of the system.
- Why FMD Quality? Because we don’t just prepare documents; we endorse your technical authority.