Accreditation for Inspection Bodies
Our Inspection Body Accreditation Program offers accreditation for the inspection and conformity of a wide variety of processes and products. The Accreditation Scheme for Inspection Bodies provides official recognition of the integrity and reliability of an inspection body’s services. Achieving effective inspection is important in maintaining the safety of plant machinery, equipment, structures and systems in operation.
U.S. Accreditation Inc. recognizes the very close relationship between inspection, sampling, laboratory testing and measurement, yet understands that inspection encompasses a variety of activities not covered in laboratory accreditation.
Accredited inspection provides assurance of technically competent service and consistently reliable results, reducing costs and lowering risks. It is key in demonstrating that products, equipment, structures, and systems meet required specifications. Governments and industries around the world are increasingly requiring use of accredited inspection services.
United States Accreditation Inc. offers internationally recognized accreditation programs for inspection bodies. United States Accreditation Inc. accreditation shows that an organization has met the international standard for inspection bodies and is qualified to carry out inspections.
Inspection bodies that undertake calibrations or tests themselves must meet the requirements for calibration or test laboratories. Where applicable, they also have to participate in proficiency testing. United States Accreditation Inc. accredits inspection bodies on the basis of the ISO/IEC 17020 standard.
The scope of accreditation defines the activities covered by an organization's accreditation. United States Accreditation Inc. accredits inspection bodies for the following programs:
- Electrical equipment
- Medical electrical equipment
- Medical gas piping systems
- Commercial and industrial gas-fired installations
Inspection bodies evaluate the safety of specific products and materials. They also make sure that the associated facilities, equipment and systems fit the work being done. Inspections may evaluate services as well as physical assets.
Inspection bodies from around the world seek United States Accreditation Inc. accreditation as proof that their work is in line with the most current national and international standards and regulations.
Inspection Body Programs
We also provide accreditation for:
- EMC and Telecom/Radio Equipment Inspection Bodies (Notified Body Status)
- Environmental Technology Verification
- EPEAT
- Forensic Inspection Agencies
- New York Building Code (Special Inspection Agencies)
- Philadelphia Building Code (Special Inspection Agencies)
- Verification of Fire Resistance of Fire Doors and Frames
- NFPA 790 Field Evaluation Bodies
Accreditation of Inspection Bodies provides these advantages:
- Indicates compliance with the ISO / IEC Standard 17020.
- United States Accreditation Inc. offers a personalized service to meet the needs of inspection bodies.
- Accreditation increases the international recognition of audit reports.
- Accreditation helps reduce costs for manufacturers and exporters by reducing or eliminating the need for review by the organization.
U.S. Accreditation Inc. assesses certification bodies (CBs) and accredits those that demonstrate competence to audit and certify organizations conforming with a wide variety of management systems standards.
- > Accreditation of Personnel Certification Bodies
- > Accreditation for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
- > Accreditation for Medical Testing Laboratories
- > Q-Label Accreditation
- > Accreditation for Inspection Bodies
- > Accreditation for Building Department Third-party Service Providers
- > Building Department Accreditation
- > Curriculum Development Accreditation
- > Fabricator Inspection Accreditation
- > Field Evaluation Body Accreditation
- > Fire Prevention and Life Safety Department Accreditation
- > FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Program
- > Accreditation for Inspection Agencies
- > Cold-Formed Steel Component Manufacturer Inspection Accreditation
- > Metal Building Assemblers Inspection Accreditation
- > Metal Building Systems Inspection Accreditation
- > Accreditation for Product Certification Agencies
- > Proficiency Testing Provider Accreditation
- > Accreditation for Reference Material Producer
- > Accreditation for Special Inspection Agency
- > Accreditation for Training Agencies
- > FPC Accreditation
- > Vegetarian Product Accreditation (V-MARK)
- > Food Safety Standard (FSS) Accreditation
- > Threat Agent Testing Laboratory Accreditation Program
- > FDA ASCA Pilot Program (Basic Safety And Essential Performance)
- > EPA National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP)
- > FDA ASCA Pilot Program (Biocompatibility Testing Of Medical Devices)
- > Cybersecurity Inspection Body Program
- > Competition Animal Drug Testing Laboratory Accreditation Program
- > Forensic Examination Accreditation Program
- > Food And Pharmaceutical Programs
- > BIFMA Compliant Program
- > Accreditation for Cannabis Testing
- > Accreditation for Consumer Product Safety Testing (CPSC)
- > Telecommunication Certification Body Program
- > CA ELAP Laboratory Assessment Program
- > Veterinary Laboratory Accreditation Program
- > ISO 20387 – Biobanking Accreditation Program
- Management System Certification Bodies
- Accreditation for Human Health Care Management System
- Accreditation For Asset Management Systems
- Accreditation For Business Continuity Management Systems
- Accreditation for Quality Management Systems
- Accreditation for Occupational Health and Safety Management System
- Accreditation For Environmental Management Systems
- Accreditation for Information Technology Service Management
- Accreditation For Information Security Management Systems
- Accreditation For Food Safety Management Systems
- Accreditation for Medical Device
- Accreditation For Energy Management Systems
Get Accredited
Accreditation by U.S. Accreditation will boost the profile of your business and demonstrate its commitment to being a quality education provider, respected worldwide.