This international standard, ISO 17021, establishes the generic requirements for certifying bodies that perform audit and certification services across different types of management systems, such as quality management and environmental management.

 

ISO/IEC 17021:2018 Accreditation is valuable for both the certification bodies seeking recognition and the accreditation bodies that oversee them. Because certification of management systems is a third-party assessment, adherence to ISO 17021 allows these bodies to demonstrate their integrity, reliability, technical competence, and compliance with globally recognized good practices. Achieving ISO 17021 accreditation fosters trust in the competence of certifying organizations and confirms their adherence to specified requirements in all their activities.

 

The benefits of ISO 17021 consultancy include boosting overall productivity in certification operations, providing better guidelines and control for maintaining records, enhancing employee motivation and quality awareness, and offering guidance on data analysis for precise record keeping.