Inspection body accreditation provides confidence that inspection activities are performed competently, consistently, and impartially.
Purpose
This accreditation applies to organizations that examine products, installations, processes, services, or systems and determine conformity with specified requirements.
- Supports reliable inspection results and reports.
- Confirms appropriate inspection methods and competent inspectors.
- Strengthens impartiality in inspection decisions.
Typical requirements
Inspection bodies should define their inspection scope, methods, competence needs, equipment controls, reporting rules, subcontracting controls, and impartiality arrangements.
- Documented inspection procedures and checklists.
- Inspector training, authorization, and monitoring records.
- Equipment calibration or verification records where applicable.
- Controls for confidentiality, complaints, and appeals.
Assessment focus
Assessment normally reviews the inspection process from contract review through reporting, including witnessing of inspection work where needed.
- Sampling, examination, and judgement criteria.
- Inspection report content and traceability.
- Management of impartiality risks.
Applications and contact
Organizations seeking accreditation should review the current documents in the Center of Documents and contact IACA before submitting an application, so the correct scope, standard, and supporting records can be confirmed.
Email: accreditation@iacaab.org / info@iacaab.org