Internal Audit

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 55001

After your system has been developed and before proceeding to certification, you must have an internal audit conducted on your management system. This will ensure that everything is adhering to the correct standards and is compliant with any associated regulations.

We will identify any actions required to ensure that your certification audit does not result in corrective actions. We will also use this as an opportunity to:

  • Review the implementation of the system within your business
  • Ensure that there have been no significant changes to business which need to be reflected in the Management System
  • Ensure that you and your staff are ready for the certification audit
  • Ensure that you will successfully pass the certification audit.

Benefits of Internal Audit

The internal audits are intended to determine to what extent the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 55001 compliant Management System:

    • Has been properly implemented and maintained
    • Achieves its objectives § Conforms to management requirements
    • Complies with regulatory requirements
    • Meets customers’ contractual requirements
      Conforms to a recognized standard
    • Is up to date with business changes. Audits improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Management System.
    • The results of an audit provide management with factual information for decision making.

Standard Requirement for Internal Audit

Audits are also required internally at planned intervals after your business has been certified

    • Are conducted at planned intervals
    • Carried out by a competent person – internal auditors should have a reasonable understanding of the process
    • That auditors do not audit their own work.