How to Prepare for ANAB ISO/IEC 17020 Forensic Inspection Accreditation
The first step in becoming an ANAB-accredited ISO/IEC 17020 Forensic Inspection Body is to become familiar with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17020, ANAB requirement documents, and other ANAB documents.
Participating in ANAB training is an optional method to familiarize yourself with the requirements. Many organizations new to accreditation have found the training an efficient and valuable way to become more familiar with the requirements.
Assessment Process and Steps to Accreditation
An overview of the initial accreditation process is illustrated below:
Steps for Getting Accredited
- Request a Quote
- File Application
- Submit Requested Documents
- Documentation Review
- (Optional) Preliminary Assessment
- Accreditation Assessment
- Corrective Action (if applicable)
- ANAB Accreditation Decision
- Receive Accreditation Certificate
Upon submission of your request, ANAB will be in touch with you shortly to gather any additional information needed to provide you with a quote.