Guidelines for auditing management systems

Standards Development Organisation:

Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)

Contact Information:

Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)

Working Program:

View the CSA work program

Designation Number:

CAN/CSA-ISO 19011:12

Standard Type:

National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard

Standard Development Activity:

Reaffirmation

Status:

Proceeding to development

SDO Comment Period Start Date:

2017-01-25

SDO Comment Period End Date:

2017-02-15

Posted On:

2017-01-16

Scope:

This International Standard provides guidance on auditing management systems, including the principles of auditing, managing an audit programme and conducting management system audits, as well as guidance on the evaluation of competence of individuals involved in the audit process, including the person managing the audit programme, auditors and audit teams.

It is applicable to all organizations that need to conduct internal or external audits of management systems or manage an audit programme.

The application of this International Standard to other types of audits is possible, provided that special consideration is given to the specific competence needed

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