ISO/IEC 17020 Certification in India
ISO/IEC 17020:2012 · Inspection Body Accreditation · typical timeline 12–24 weeks
ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation proves an inspection body is impartial and competent — third-party inspection, pre-shipment, lifting equipment, pressure vessel, NDT, vehicle fitness and construction inspection. We set up the management system, inspector competence and reporting controls, and manage the NABCB/NABL assessment. Cost: ₹1,20,000–₹4,00,000; timeline 3–6 months.
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Who needs ISO/IEC 17020 certification
- Third-party inspection agencies (TPIA)
- Lifting equipment, boiler and pressure vessel competent persons
- Pre-shipment and cargo inspection companies
- Electrical safety, fire and building inspection firms
ISO/IEC 17020 requirements in plain words
- Type A/B/C classification and impartiality safeguards
- Legal entity, liability insurance, organisation structure
- Inspector competence, authorisation and monitoring
- Inspection methods, procedures and equipment control
- Inspection records, reports and certificates
- Management system: audits, reviews, complaints, appeals
Certification process
- Step 1Gap assessmentWe audit your current processes against the standard and list exactly what is missing.
- Step 2DocumentationPolicies, procedures, records and formats written for your plant, not copied templates.
- Step 3Implementation & trainingYour team trained on the floor; internal audit and management review done with you.
- Step 4Certification auditStage 1 and Stage 2 audit by an IAF-accredited certification body of your choice.
- Step 5Certificate & surveillanceCertificate issued; we support annual surveillance audits for the full 3-year cycle.
ISO/IEC 17020 certification cost in India
Indicative 2026 all-inclusive prices — consulting, documentation, training and the certification-body audit fee. No separate charges. Full cost breakdown →
| Company size | All-inclusive price |
|---|---|
| Small (1 field, few inspectors) | ₹1,80,000–₹3,10,000 |
| Mid (multiple fields) | ₹3,10,000–₹5,30,000 |
| Large / multi-office | ₹5,30,000–₹6,50,000+ |
Documents required
- Quality manual and impartiality policy
- Inspector competence matrix and authorisation records
- Inspection procedures and checklists
- Equipment calibration records
- Sample inspection reports
- Internal audit and management review records
Benefits
- Recognition by PSUs, EPC contractors and government departments
- Eligibility for TPIA empanelment (PESO, Factories Dept, ports)
- ILAC MRA international acceptance
- Pairs with ISO 17025 for lab-plus-inspection bodies
Frequently asked questions
- NABCB or NABL for ISO 17020?
- Both accredit inspection bodies in India; choice depends on field and client preference.
- Type A vs Type C?
- Type A is fully independent third-party; Type C can inspect its own group's products with safeguards.
- Validity?
- Three years with annual surveillance.
ISO/IEC 17020 consultants by city
- Baddi
- Ludhiana
- Mohali
- Chandigarh
- Delhi
- Gurgaon
- Noida
- Ahmedabad
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Bangalore
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Kolkata
- Indore
Written by Sahil Dubey, CISA — lead consultant, PraxisQ Consulting LLP. Reviewed October 2026.
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