Guia para la norma iso17020

Guidance on the Application of ISO/IEC 17020

IAF/ILAC-A4:2004

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IAF/ILAC-A4:2004 Guidance on the Application of ISO/IEC 17020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Scope........................................................................................................................................................ 5 Definitions............................................................................................................................................... 5 Administrative Requirements ............................................................................................................... 6 Independence, Impartiality and Integrity ............................................................................................ 7 Confidentiality........................................................................................................................................ 9 Organization and Management........................................................................................................... 10 QualitySystem...................................................................................................................................... 11 Personnel ............................................................................................................................................... 12 Facilities and Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 12 Inspection Methods andProcedures................................................................................................... 13 Handling Inspection Samples and Items ............................................................................................ 14 Records.................................................................................................................................................. 14 Inspection Reports and Inspection Certificates...