What’s in the kit
The AccreditationKit ISO/IEC 17020 Documentation Kit is a clause-mapped documentation package for inspection bodies seeking accreditation under ISO/IEC 17020:2012. It covers Type A, Type B, and Type C body configurations, with guidance notes to adapt the impartiality and independence requirements to your specific structure.
Who it’s for
Inspection bodies across any technical sector — structural, environmental, product, vehicle, fire and safety, and more — that are building or refreshing their management system for accreditation. It is particularly useful for Type A independent inspection bodies where impartiality documentation requirements are most stringent.
The customize-and-adopt value proposition
Each procedure contains inline guidance (in bracketed italics) explaining what your body’s specific information should replace the placeholder text, how each clause is satisfied, and what evidence the assessor will look for. The impartiality risk assessment form is pre-populated with common conflict-of-interest scenarios that you review, score, and extend for your own context.
Clause coverage
The Clause-Coverage Matrix maps every clause of ISO/IEC 17020:2012 to the document(s) that address it. It doubles as a readiness checklist you can bring to your pre-assessment conversation with your assessor.
Legal notice. These templates are editable tools that you customize and implement within your organization. Purchase of this kit does not guarantee accreditation. Accreditation is granted solely by recognized accreditation bodies based on their independent assessment of your management system and technical competence. AccreditationKit is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by any accreditation body.