Global Surveys Achieves ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Accreditation by GAC
ISO IEC 17020 Accreditation by the GCC Accreditation Center marks a major milestone for Global Surveys and its inspection services.
The achievement supports stronger client confidence, clearer inspection evidence, and better trust in our technical competence, impartiality, and inspection reporting.
Global Surveys is proud to announce that it achieved ISO/IEC 17020:2012 accreditation from the GCC Accreditation Center, known as GAC.
This milestone strengthens Global Surveys’ position as an inspection body. It also supports our commitment to competence, impartiality, consistency, and reliable inspection results.
Therefore, the achievement is not only a certificate. It is a practical trust signal for clients who depend on clear inspection evidence.
What ISO IEC 17020 Accreditation Means
ISO/IEC 17020 sets requirements for bodies that perform inspection. It focuses on competence, impartiality, consistency, and the way inspection bodies operate.
In practice, accreditation helps confirm that an inspection body follows a structured system. It also shows that the body can perform defined inspection activities under an assessed scope.
Technical Capability
Accreditation supports confidence in the inspection body’s technical capability. As a result, clients can rely on stronger inspection evidence.
Independent Judgment
Inspection work must protect impartiality. Therefore, decisions should be based on facts, records, observations, and defined criteria.
Reliable Process
Consistent inspection methods reduce confusion. In addition, they help clients compare results and follow up on findings.
This accreditation reinforces Global Surveys’ commitment to competent inspection services, impartial reporting, and stronger client confidence across defined inspection activities.Global Surveys
Why This Accreditation Matters for Clients
Clients need inspection results they can understand and use. They also need reports that show what was checked, what was found, and what limits applied.
For that reason, ISO IEC 17020 Accreditation supports stronger decision-making. It helps clients manage quality, safety, compliance, claims, acceptance, and delivery risks.
More Confidence
Clients gain more confidence when an accredited inspection body performs defined inspection activities.
Clearer Evidence
Reports help clients understand inspection results, observations, documents, limits, and follow-up needs.
Better Risk Control
Early inspection findings can reduce rejection, disputes, downtime, damage, rework, and poor decisions.
Stronger Market Trust
Accreditation helps build trust with buyers, suppliers, project owners, insurers, and other stakeholders.
Improved Quality
A structured inspection system supports better records, clearer procedures, and continuous improvement.
Defined Scope
Accreditation applies to defined inspection activities. Therefore, clients should always review the official scope.
Setting Stronger Standards in Inspection Services
The original announcement highlighted this accreditation as a regional milestone for Global Surveys. It also noted its importance for inspection services in Syria and Lebanon.
This achievement supports the company’s work in Testing, Inspection and Verification. In addition, it strengthens the link between technical competence, quality systems, and client trust.
Testing, Inspection and Verification
Global Surveys provides TIC-sector services that support trade, industry, marine operations, construction projects, and supply chain control.
- Commodities inspection
- Consumer product checks
- Industrial inspection
- Marine services
- Construction supervision
Accredited Inspection Activities
Accreditation supports defined inspection activities under an assessed scope. Therefore, clients should confirm the relevant scope before relying on any service claim.
- Inspection competence
- Impartiality controls
- Consistent methods
- Records and reporting
- Continuous improvement
Accreditation, Certification and Membership Are Different
Accreditation is different from certification. It is also different from membership in an industry body.
Accreditation assesses competence for defined activities under a specific standard and scope. However, certification usually confirms that a management system or product meets defined requirements.
Membership shows participation in a professional or industry organization. Therefore, clients should review each credential based on its purpose and official scope.
Accreditation
Accreditation confirms competence for defined activities under an assessed scope.
Certification
Certification confirms that a system, product, or process meets defined requirements.
Membership
Membership shows participation in a professional or industry association.
ISO IEC 17020 Accreditation FAQs
What is ISO IEC 17020 Accreditation?
ISO IEC 17020 Accreditation confirms that an inspection body meets requirements for defined inspection activities. It focuses on competence, impartiality, and consistency.
Who granted the accreditation to Global Surveys?
The accreditation was granted by the GCC Accreditation Center, known as GAC.
Why does this accreditation matter for clients?
It gives clients stronger confidence in inspection competence, impartiality, reporting, and service control under the defined accreditation scope.
Does accreditation apply to every service?
No. Accreditation applies only to defined activities within the official accreditation scope. Therefore, clients should review the relevant certificate and scope.
Is ISO IEC 17020 Accreditation the same as ISO certification?
No. Accreditation and certification are different. Accreditation confirms competence for defined activities, while certification usually confirms conformity to defined requirements.
How can clients verify Global Surveys documents?
Clients can use the Global Surveys verification page or request official credential documents from the company where applicable.
Need Accredited Inspection Support?
Contact Global Surveys to request inspection, testing supervision, verification, technical reporting, commodities inspection, industrial inspection, marine services, construction supervision, or related TIC-sector support.
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