Yes, the inspection report must be signed by hand or electronically. Strictly speaking, a printed signature is not traceable, and such a test report is not in compliance with the regulations. The signature printed on the inspection report belongs to the signature, and it is only an act of explanation, which refers to the inspection process and report production carried out by its (signatory). If it is to have legal effect, there must be a confirmation procedure-stamp my name or the official seal of the inspection agency or the special seal for the report.

Legal analysis

Generally, the inspection report is taken as the expert conclusion as evidence, which should have legal effect and bear the responsibility. Objective To solve the legal basis of direct use of electronic signature in inspection report and avoid manual signature or seal. Methods The electronic signature of laboratory staff was certified by a third party. A digital certificate with electronic signature issued by a third-party certification body approved by the Ministry of Information Industry is embedded into the laboratory information system through the interface, logged into the laboratory information system, and the test results are corrected and confirmed. Check the inspection report and other key steps, call the digital certificate to confirm the identity of the signer and encrypt the relevant data, so as to obtain the legal basis for the electronic signature on the inspection report. Results After the application of electronic signature digital certificate in laboratory information system, the identity authentication of staff and the confidentiality, integrity and non-repudiation of test data were solved, which met the requirements of People's Republic of China (PRC) Electronic Signature Law. Conclusion After using electronic signature digital certificate, the electronic signature of inspection report is equivalent to manual signature and seal, which improves the quality of inspection report.

legal ground

People's Republic of China (PRC) electronic signature method

Article 14 A reliable electronic signature has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature or seal.

Article 16 Where an electronic signature requires authentication by a third party, a legally established electronic authentication service provider shall provide authentication services.

Article 13 An electronic signature shall be regarded as reliable if it meets the following conditions at the same time: (1) When the electronic signature production data is used for electronic signature, it belongs exclusively to the electronic signer; (2) When signing, the electronic signature production data is only controlled by the electronic signer; (3) Any changes to the electronic signature after signature can be found; (4) Any changes to the content and form of the data message after signature can be found. The parties can also choose to use electronic signatures that meet their agreed reliable conditions.