The development of system accreditation (Inspection Bodies).
- procedure , quality manual and forms that comply with ISO/IEC 17020

The proficiency test

The estimation of measurement uncertainty.

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Internal Audits.

Internal audits should verify that the body complies with ISO/IEC 17020 and with internal technical and quality procedures. Internal audits are also an excellent preparation for external assessments and can help to continually improve the quality system. The body should have a procedure and a schedule for internal audits. Internal audits can either cover the whole body and all elements of the quality system at one specific period of time or can be divided into several subsections. The audit program should be managed by the quality manager.

The Management Review.

There should be a schedule and procedure for periodic management reviews. Recommended review frequency is once a year. The management review should include a discussion about the outcome of recent internal audits and external assessments, corrective and preventive actions, results of proficiency testing, customer complaints and feedback, and any recommendations for improvements. Management should decide on follow-up activities. These activities should be monitored for effectiveness.