FAQ 51

Posted on by wgfaqs

For Inspection Body company is it mandatory to make authorisation record for technical manager. If yes how to make the authorisation.  

STANDARD: ISO/IEC 17020  ·  CLAUSE: 6.1.5  ·  TOPIC: Authorising inspectors

Answer:

Yes, clause 6.1.5 requires the IB to have a documented procedure for authorising all personnel involved in inspection activities. That would include the Technical Manager. The procedure developed under 6.1.5 would provide the specific details for how this would apply to the Technical Manager. 

FAQ15

Posted on by IAF CMC

How can a very small inspection body, e.g. a one-man inspection body, fulfil the requirement for authorising inspectors and other personnel involved in inspection activities?

STANDARD: ISO/IEC 17020  ·  CLAUSE: 6.1.5  ·  TOPIC: Authorising inspectors and other personnel involved in inspection activities 

Answer:

This is not a problem limited to small inspection bodies. No matter how many employees, the first person has to be self-authorized or authorized by somebody who is not authorized himself/herself.