12/02/2021
Elements of inspection reports and inspection certificates:
1* Designation of the document, i.e. as an inspection report or an inspection certificate, as appropriate
2* Identification of the document, i.e. date of issue and unique identification
3* Identification of the issuing body
4* Identification of the client
5* Description of the inspection work ordered
6* Date(s) of inspection
7* Identification of the object(s) inspected and, where applicable, identification of the specific components that have been inspected and identification of locations
where e.g. NDT methods have been applied
8* Information on what has been omitted from the original scope of work
9* Identification or brief description of the inspection method(s) and procedure(s) used, mentioning the deviations from, additions to or exclusions from the
agreed methods and procedures
10 Identification of equipment used for measuring/testing.
11 Where applicable, and if not specified in the inspection method or procedure, reference to or description of the sampling method and information on
where, when, how and by whom the samples were taken
12* If any part of the inspection work has been subcontracted, the results of this work shall be clearly identified
13 Information on where the inspection was carried out
14 Information on environmental conditions during the inspection, if relevan
15* The results of the inspection including a declaration of conformity and any defects or other non-compliances found (results can be supported by tables, graphs, sketches and photographs)
16 A statement that the inspection results relate exclusively to the work ordered or the object(s) or the lot inspected
17 A statement that the inspection report shall not be reproduced except in full without the approval of the inspection body and the client
18 The inspector’s mark or seal
19* Names (or unique identification) of the staff members who have performed the inspection and in cases when secure electronic authentication is not undertaken, their signature, (see also clause 13.3 of ISO/IEC 17020)
Note: The elements of inspection reports/certificates that are considered to be mandatory for compliance with ISO/IEC 17020 are marked with an asterisk (*)
