Scope

This document provides guidance on auditing management systems, including the principles of auditing,managing an audit programme and conducting management system audits, as well as guidance onthe evaluation of competence of individuals involved in the audit process. These activities include theindividual(s) managing the audit programme, auditors and audit teams.It is applicable to all organizations that need to plan and conduct internal or external audits ofmanagement systems or manage an audit programme.The application of this document to other types of audits is possible, provided that special considerationis given to the specific competence needed.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	British Standards Institution
Pages
ISBN
Committee	AUS/1
Supersedes	BS EN ISO 19011 : 2011