AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020:2000

General criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection

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Provides general requirements for the operation of bodies that perform inspections, and criteria for independence. It does not cover testing laboratories, certification bodies or suppliers' declarations of conformity. Identical with and reproduced from ISO/IEC 17020:1998.

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Published: 20/03/2000

Pages: 12

Committee: QR/10

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Overseas Standards References:

ISO/IEC 17020:1998
EN 45011:1998
ISO/IEC Guide 61:1996
EN 45004:1995
EN 45012:1998
ISO/IEC Guide 2:1996
EN 45001:1989
EN 45014:1998
ISO/IEC Guide 22:1996
EN 45002:1989
EN 45010:1998
ISO/IEC NP 17024
EN 45003:1995
ISO/IEC Guide 62:1996
ISO/IEC Guide 58:1993
EN 45020:1998
ISO/IEC Guide 65:1996
ISO/IEC/TR 17010:1998
ISO/IEC Guide 25:1990
EN 45013:1989

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Animal Products (Recognised Agencies and Persons Specifications) Notice 2011 - Revoked

Ministry: Ministry for Primary Industries
Section: 6(3)

Citation Context:
Despite sub-clause (2), a body or person applying to be a recognised agency may obtain ISO 17020 accreditation within 6 months of becoming recognised, provided the relevant supplementary criteria specified in clauses 7, 8, 9 and 10 of this notice are met, along with any identified parts of ISO 17020 the Director-General may specify, prior to granting recognition.

Animal Products (Recognised Agencies and Persons Specifications for the Export of Live Animals and Germplasm) Notice 2011 - Revoked

Ministry: Ministry for Primary Industries
Section: 2.1 Definitions

Citation Context:
ISO 17020 [means] AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020:2000 General criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection

Animal Products (Recognised Agencies and Persons Specifications for the Export of Live Animals and Germplasm) Notice 2011 - Revoked

Ministry: Ministry for Primary Industries
Section: 2.1.1

Citation Context:
A recognised agency performing functions in relation to the export of live animals and germplasm to which this notice applies must: a. at the time of performing such functions, be accredited to AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020:2000 „General criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection?; and comply with the independence criteria of a Type A inspection body as described in Appendix A of AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020:2000

Animal Products (Recognised Agencies and Persons Specifications for the Export of Live Animals and Germplasm) Notice 2011 - Revoked

Ministry: Ministry for Primary Industries
Section: 2.6.6

Citation Context:
A recognised agency must ensure that its recognised persons who are performing relevant functions have access to: a. up-to-date versions of the Act, this OAP, the Veterinary Council of New Zealand Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinarians, AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020:2000, and...

Animal Products (Recognised Agencies and Persons Specifications for the Export of Live Animals and Germplasm) Notice 2011 - Revoked

Ministry: Ministry for Primary Industries
Section: 2.7.1

Citation Context:
Recognised agencies shall cooperate with each other in accordance with section 16 of AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020:2000.

Animal Products (Recognised Agencies and Persons Specifications for the Export of Live Animals and Germplasm) Notice 2011 - Revoked

Ministry: Ministry for Primary Industries
Section: 2.3.3

Citation Context:
A recognised agency must apply to an accreditation body authorised to accredit to AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020:2000.

Animal Products (Recognised Agencies and Persons Specifications) Notice 2011 - Revoked

Ministry: Ministry for Primary Industries
Section: 6(2)

Citation Context:
To become a recognised agency, an agency or person must provide evidence to the Director-General— (a) of accreditation as a Type A inspection body issued in accordance with ISO 17020; and (b) that the supplementary criteria specified in clauses 7, 8, 9, and 10 of this notice relevant to the functions and activities of the accreditation have been considered; and (c) that the Technical Manager required by ISO 17020 holds a qualification to...

Animal Products (Recognised Agencies and Persons Specifications for the Export of Live Animals and Germplasm) Notice 2011 - Revoked

Ministry: Ministry for Primary Industries
Section: Appendix I, Application Form 1

Citation Context:
6. Documentation required and to be attached: [ ] Evidence of accreditation to AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020:2000 and compliance with the independence criteria of a Type A inspection body as described in Appendix A of AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020:2000.

Approved Code Of Practice For The Design, Safe Operation, Maintenance And Servicing Of Boilers, 2000 Edition Incorporating Amendment 1:2004

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Appendix G2.1

Citation Context:
Inspection bodies providing conformity assessment services shall be recognized by the Secretary and accredited to AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020 with an appropriate accreditation scope.

A General Guide To The Health And Safety In Employment (Pressure Equipment, Cranes, And Passenger Ropeways) Regulations 1999

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: INSPECTION BODIES

Citation Context:
Inspection bodies must be currently accredited to a recognised industry standard (i.e. AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020:2000 General criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection) by a recognised accreditation body.

Approved Code Of Practice For The Design, Safe Operation, Maintenance And Servicing Of Boilers, 2000 Edition Incorporating Amendment 1:2004

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Appendix G1.3, NOTES: 2

Citation Context:
Yes indicates that design verification/fabrication inspection is required by an AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020 accredited inspection body. This may be a Type "A", "B" or "C" inspection body.

Approved Code Of Practice For The Design, Safe Operation, Maintenance And Servicing Of Boilers, 2000 Edition Incorporating Amendment 1:2004

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Appendix A2

Citation Context:
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020 General criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection.

Animal Products (Recognised Agencies and Persons Specifications) Notice 2011 - Revoked

Ministry: Ministry for Primary Industries
Section: 4 Interpretation

Citation Context:
ISO 17020 refers to the standard AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020:2000 which is the current edition of the Australian/New Zealand Standard on "General criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection"; this refers to the latest edition of that standard, together with any additions, amendments, and deletions made to or from that standard up to that time

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