Can an inspection body report statements of conformity or inspection results pictorially, e.g. by means of different types of smileys?
STANDARD: ISO/IEC 17020 · CLAUSE: 7.4.2 · TOPIC: Reporting inspection results ·
Answer:
Yes, as long as the meaning is clear to the client and as long as the other information required in clause 7.4.2 is either included in the report or the inspection body is able to provide this information on request.
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