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For equipment and products · ISO/IEC 17020

Accredited Type A Inspection

Independent third-party inspection of lifting and drilling equipment, welds, products and food operations, carried out by qualified inspectors under EGAC accreditation to ISO/IEC 17020 as a Type A inspection body.

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  • Type A inspection body
  • Accredited by EGAC
  • ASNT Level II NDT inspectors
Member of Dubai SME
Fully independent third-party inspection body
Type A
Requirements for the operation of bodies performing inspection
ISO/IEC 17020
Application of ISO/IEC 17020 for the accreditation of inspection bodies
ILAC P15
Accreditation by a signatory to the international arrangement
ILAC MRA
ISO/IEC17020Inspection, Type AAccredited
Accreditation

Type A inspection body accredited by EGAC

Inspection · ISO/IEC 17020 (Type A)

Lifting equipment and accessories, non-destructive testing, visual inspection, tubular goods and drilling equipment, pre-shipment inspection of labelling and marking, sampling of food products and inspection of food hygiene processes, applied in accordance with ILAC P15.

Accreditation details

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What we inspect

Inspection services

Define the item, the location and the applicable requirements. We confirm the inspection method and assign qualified inspectors.

Independence

A Type A inspection body

ISO/IEC 17020 classifies inspection bodies as Type A, B or C according to their independence. GQCL operates as a Type A inspection body: it is independent of the parties involved, and it does not design, manufacture, supply, install, use or maintain the items it inspects.

Process

How it works

Each stage is planned and confirmed with you in advance.

  1. Step 01

    Inspection request

    You define the item, the location and the applicable requirements, and we confirm the method and the inspector.

  2. Step 02

    Inspection

    Qualified inspectors examine, test or measure the item using the agreed standard and method.

  3. Step 03

    Inspection report

    A clear, impartial report of findings against each requirement, signed by the authorised inspector.

FAQ

Common questions

What does an inspection report contain?

The report identifies the item inspected, the inspection requirements and method, the date and location, the results for each requirement and the inspection conclusion, with photographs and measurements where relevant. It is signed by the authorised inspector.

What does Type A mean?

A Type A inspection body is fully independent. It is not a party to the design, manufacture, supply, installation, purchase, ownership, use or maintenance of the items it inspects, which provides the highest level of impartiality under ISO/IEC 17020.

How often should lifting equipment be inspected?

Intervals are set by the applicable regulations, the manufacturer's instructions, the conditions of use and the client's requirements. Thorough examinations are commonly required every six or twelve months, depending on the type of equipment.

Are your inspection reports recognised internationally?

Our inspection activities are accredited by EGAC, a signatory to the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement, which supports the acceptance of accredited inspection reports across signatory economies.

Can you inspect outside the UAE?

Yes, subject to the type of inspection and the location. Share the details with our team and we will confirm availability, inspector competence and timing.

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