ISO/IEC 17020:2012
ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Internal Audit Checklist
A detailed checklist for auditing an inspection body's management system.
Purpose
To verify compliance with ISO/IEC 17020:2012 requirements.
Checklist Sections
4. General Requirements
- 4.1 Impartiality: Are risks identified? Is there a code of ethics?
- 4.2 Confidentiality: Are there procedures to protect client info?
5. Structural Requirements
- 5.1 Administrative: Is the body a legal entity?
- 5.2 Org & Mgmt: Is the structure defined? Is there a technical manager?
6. Resource Requirements
- 6.1 Personnel: Are competence requirements defined? Are staff monitored?
- 6.2 Facilities & Equipment: Is equipment suitable and maintained? Is it calibrated (if applicable)?
- 6.3 Subcontracting: Are subcontractors evaluated?
7. Process Requirements
- 7.1 Methods: Are methods documented and appropriate?
- 7.2 Items: Are items identified and protected?
- 7.3 Records: Are records complete and traceable?
- 7.4 Reports: Do reports contain all required info?
- 7.5 Complaints: Is the process followed?
8. Management System
- 8.2 Documents: Are documents controlled?
- 8.3 Records: Are records retrievable?
- 8.4 Management Review: Is it conducted annually?
- 8.5 Internal Audit: Is the program implemented?
- 8.6 Corrective Action: Are NCs addressed effectively?