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Inspection & Testing
ISO/IEC 17020:2026 is published as the third edition, setting updated requirements for the competence, impartiality and consistent operation of inspection bodies.
Changes in international standards, recognition arrangements and conformity assessment requirements can affect audits, certification, inspection, laboratory operations, product compliance and management-system transition planning. The sections below provide a practical context for interpreting the news.
Follow new editions, amendments and committee updates for management-system standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Transition decisions should be based on official publication and certification-body guidance.
Accreditation supports confidence in competent and impartial conformity assessment. International recognition changes can influence certification, inspection, testing and laboratory stakeholders.
Standards including ISO/IEC 17020 and related competence requirements influence inspection and testing organizations, assessment practice, independence, evidence handling and information control.
Food manufacturers and certification professionals should monitor scheme revisions such as FSSC 22000 updates and align implementation with official scheme-owner and accreditation information.
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