Translation of ISO19011:2018 standard text

The ISO19011 standard provides guidance on auditing management systems, including auditing principles, managing the audit program, conducting management system audits, and evaluating the competence of those involved in the audit process.

These activities include audit program management people, auditors and audit teams.
This document can be used for all organizations that need to plan and conduct internal or external audits.

The guidance in this document can also be used for self-declaration purposes and can be useful for organizations involved in auditor training or personnel certification.

Internal audit steps

1. Formation of the audit team

2. Preparation of annual audit program

3. Preparation of internal audit checklist

4. Audit plan or AUDIT PLAN

5. Sending the audit program to the processes

6. Audit team meeting

7. Opening session

8. Audit execution

9. Registration of non-conformities

10. Summary and closing session

General information