According to ISO, an inspection is: An examination of a product, process, service, or installation or their design and determination of its conformity with specific requirements or, on the basis of professional judgment, with general requirements (ISO/IEC 17000 definition).

• Demonstrates compliance with ISO/IEC Standard 17020.
• Accreditation serves as an internationally recognized stamp of approval for industry and regulators.
• Accreditation increases the recognition and acceptance of inspection reports across domestic and national borders.
• Accreditation helps to reduce costs for manufacturers and exporters by reducing or eliminating the need for re-inspecting in another economy.