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During an assessment of an inspection body accredited for electrical safety testing of industrial machinery, the lead assessor discovers that the body also provides paid consultancy services to manufacturers on how to improve their machinery\'s compliance with relevant electrical safety standards. This consultancy directly relates to the types of machinery the body inspects. What is the lead assessor\'s most appropriate course of action to ensure the inspection body\'s adherence to ISO/IEC 17020:2012?
Require the inspection body to immediately cease offering consultancy services related to the items it inspects to eliminate potential conflicts of interest.
Recommend that the inspection body implement a strict internal policy for segregating consultancy staff from inspection staff, with no direct interaction.
Advise the inspection body to clearly label all consultancy reports to distinguish them from inspection reports, highlighting the different nature of the services.
Suggest that the inspection body obtain client consent for the dual service offering, ensuring full transparency about the potential for perceived bias.

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