ISO 9001 Audit is a necessary and final step before a company becomes ISO 9001 certified. It is a structured, independent, and objective process for gathering documented evidence. It helps with the identification of areas for improvement and ensures that best practices are followed.
It helps to:
Regular internal and external audits are recommended as continuous improvement is an essential part of ISO 9001.
Global Standard Assurance (GSA) auditors will assess the company’s processes, policies, and procedures to see if your organization meets all of the ISO 9001 requirements. The purpose of this audit is to look for any non-conformities or areas of improvement in the quality management system (QMS) you have implemented.
This audit will help you and your business to take the right actions needed to stay compliant with the standard.
Internal ISO 9001 audits should be formal, unbiased, objective, according to your internal audit procedures. They should evaluate your company’s processes and ensure that your policies and procedures are consistent with those defined in your Quality Management System.
An ISO 9001 audit checklist is considered the effective way by ISO 9001 internal auditors to record evidence as it allows them to perform consistent audits while also evaluating the extent to which the process under consideration fits with the documentation.
An internal audit will reveal any shortcomings in your quality management system and highlight areas for improvement before your external ISO 9001 certification evaluation. For iso 9001 internal audit training you can contact our team of consultants for proper guidance.
You should document these observations and go over the results of the audit annually or quarterly at regular management review meetings.
We have professional experienced consultants that have audited companies across various sectors. They can utilize their auditing skills to help you ensure that your suppliers have the necessary processes in place to meet your requirements.
In simple words, they will check that your organization is complying with the standard as well as following the best practice policies and processes for an effective quality management system.
Internal Audits are conducted by a member (or members) of your organization on their own systems as part of the maintenance of its quality management system. They assess individual systems and processes to ensure that they are still fit for purpose.
A third party can visit and conduct internal audits for smaller organizations or those trying to prepare for an external ISO 9001 audit, on their behalf.
An external ISO 9001 audit ensures impartiality by being conducted by a chosen external third party. These audits are conducted at regular intervals throughout the year, complementing the external ISO certification audit performed by your ISO certification provider.
There are various benefits of auditing your quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001 standard. These include:
When an ISO 9001 audit is conducted, it means your business is following ISO 9001 standards. Since it’s an internationally recognized standard for quality management systems, it shows your commitment to meeting these standards on a global level.
An ISO 9001 audit includes a thorough examination of an organization’s procedures to identify possible areas of improvement. This assessment enables increased operational efficiency alongside improved procedures. Businesses that emphasize continuous improvement can optimize their operations and increase production.
A successful ISO 9001 audit shows potential suppliers that they can trust you as it’s a quality management standard. This advantage alone can attract suppliers and partners towards your business.
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