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ISO 19011:2018

Superseded

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Guidelines for auditing management systems

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

Spanish, Castilian, French, English

Published date

07-03-2018

Superseded date

05-27-2026

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Summarise this standard

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 on the evaluation of competence of individuals involved in the audit process. These activities include the individual(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 of management systems or manage an audit programme.

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

Committee
ISO/TMBG
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
56
PublisherName
International Organization for Standardization
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Frequently Asked Questions

ISO 19011:2018 provides guidance on auditing management systems, including the principles of auditing, managing an audit programme, conducting audits, and evaluating auditor competence.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishes ISO 19011:2018.

It covers guidance for internal and external audits of management systems, addressing audit planning, execution, reporting and follow-up, and competencies for audit programme managers, auditors and audit teams.

Yes. ISO 19011:2018 is current. Regional and national adoptions include AS/NZS ISO 19011:2019 and BS EN ISO 19011:2018, which are technically identical to the ISO text.

Formats include Hardcopy and secured PDF licences. Languages listed on the product page include English, French and Spanish.
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