AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020:2000
General criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection
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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Guide 61: Requirements for assessment and accreditation of certification/registration bodies
Guide 62: General requirements for bodies operating assessment and certification/registration of quality systems
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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
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Ministry: Ministry for Primary Industries
Section: 6(3)
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Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
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Citation context:AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020 General criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection.
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Citation context:A recognised agency must apply to an accreditation body authorised to accredit to AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020:2000.
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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.
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