The tests, measurements, analyzes and controls performed by the inspection bodies are mainly divided into two groups: functional ones and analytical ones.
Functional testing and inspection, such as platform, pallet truck, hoist, mobile crane or elevator inspection, are already carried out by inspection bodies. Such activities fall within the scope of the TS EN ISO / IEC 17020 standard (the general criteria standard for the operation of various types of inspection bodies).
However, analytical tests and analyzes of chemical, biological or metallurgical types, such as heavy metal determination, oil content determination, water content determination, pH determination, density determination, viscosity determination, determination of total acidity or determination of total alkalinity, are among the laboratory activities of inspection institutions. . Such activities fall within the scope of the TS EN ISO / IEC 17025 standard (general requirements standard for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories).
Inspection bodies must have obtained an accreditation certificate in accordance with these two standards, depending on their field of activity. Our company, EUROLAB Laboratory Inc., has met the accreditation conditions in both directions and has been authorized.
Determining the acceptability of products against the general needs and expectations of enterprises in different test and inspection needs requires professional decisions in many points. Inspection organizations must have the necessary competence and competence in this respect.
Inspection procedures are generally carried out for a single product or material with complex and critical properties, as well as to determine the suitability of the product series for specific or general conditions. These studies are carried out in accordance with standards and specified written documents and general requirements.
The accreditation standards mentioned above do not refer to a quality management system. However, in terms of verification of test and inspection results, however, it involves certain criteria of the quality management system of the inspection bodies, such as the examination of processes.
