An ISO 9001 internal audit is a systematic, independent and documented process designed to gather evidence and objectively assess whether the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard are being met in relation to the organisation’s ISO 9001 certificate.
More specifically, the purpose of the ISO audit is:
- To determine whether the quality management system is compliant or non-compliant within its scope.
- To determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the quality management system in terms of continuous improvement and the achievement of objectives.
- To identify opportunities for improvement of the quality system.
- To comply with regulatory requirements.
For the purposes of certification (registration) of the quality system.
How do you conduct a good ISO 9001 internal audit?
Obviously, a good ISO 9001 audit must comply with the requirements of ISO 9001. There are auditors who merely go through the motions, and those who add value to the business.
As comprehensive ISO consultants, we carry out ISO audits tailored to your needs. This is why they add value:
- In an internal ISO 9001 audit, we understand what is being audited. As good auditors, we understand both the internal and external context of the organisation. We must know the sector and empathise with its challenges.
- An ISO 9001 audit must add value for management. A good way to add value is by linking the strategy, business plan and marketing plan to the ISO 9001 certificate.
- An ISO audit should serve to drive continuous improvement. A good internal ISO 9001 audit identifies observations and useful improvement options that help ensure your ISO 9001 certificate is a genuine tool for continuous improvement.
- Take into account new requirements and other standards. The value of the audit is enhanced by the knowledge we bring as senior consultants, as well as our understanding of standards complementary to ISO 9001 that can add value to the organisation.
- ISO audit integrated with other certificates such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001 or other ISO standards.
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