REASONS FOR “D” REVISION
Previos “C” version Standard drives undesirable results because it inhibits the process approach, focuses the auditor on completing the checklist and takes time away from actual auditing. In addition,...
View ArticleAUDIT PROCESS PHASES
Preliminary contact visit (only required during initial audit or transfer of certification) Stage 1 Audit (only required during initial audit or transfer of certification) Stage 2 Audit (only required...
View ArticleOPENING MEETING
An opening meeting shall be held with the client’s management and where appropriate, those responsible for the functions or processes to be audited to provide: Introduction of the participants,...
View ArticlePREPARING AUDIT CONCLUSION
Prior to the closing meeting, the audit team shall: review the audit findings, and any other appropriate information collected during the audit, against the audit objectives, agree upon the audit...
View ArticleCLOSING MEETING
At the conclusion of the audit, a closing meeting shall be held with the client’s management and, where appropriate, those responsible for the functions or processes audited. The purpose of the meeting...
View ArticleNONCONFORMITY MANAGEMENT
The certification body shall have enforceable arrangements to ensure that the client undertakes appropriate correction and corrective action for all nonconformities. The certification body shall...
View ArticleIDENTIFYING & RECORDING of FINDINGS
Audit findings and their supporting audit evidence shall be recorded and reported, and indicate conformity or nonconformity with audit criteria. In case of conformity, opportunities for improvement may...
View ArticlePRELIMINARY CONTACT/ACTIVITIES
An information exchange between the client and the certification body shall take place prior to the development of an audit program. The information to be exchanged is defined in clauses 8.6 and 9.2.1...
View ArticleCOLLECTION OF INFORMATION
Following the acceptance of the audit program by the client, the audit team shall, during the stage one audit activity, collect sufficient information to enable the certification body: to determine if...
View ArticleFOLLOW UP AUDIT
The certification body shall ensure that the client has effectively identified the cause of all nonconformities and shall verify the effectiveness of any correction and corrective actions taken....
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