Quality System Procedure
INTERNAL AUDIT
QSP8.2.2
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ISO 9001:2008 Quality Manual
Contents
1. Introduction & Purpose ............................................................................................................................................ 5
2. References ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
3. Terms & Definitions ................................................................................................................................................. 5
4. Application & Scope ................................................................................................................................................. 5
5. Requirements........................................................................................................................................................... 6
6. Audit Process ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
6.1 Audit Planning ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
6.1.1 Audit Team Evaluation & Selection ..................................................................................................................... 6
6.2 Audit Preparation....................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.3 On-site Audit .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
6.4 Wrap-up Meeting....................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.5 Follow-up ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.6 Reporting ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.7 Review ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
6.8 Records ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
6.9 Audit Process Matrix .................................................................................................................................................. 9
6.10 Audit Process Map ................................................................................................................................................. 11
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ISO 9001:2008 Quality Manual
1. Introduction & Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to define Your Companys process for undertaking internal audits in order to assess
the effectiveness of the application of ISO 9001:2008 and also to define the responsibilities for planning, and
conducting audits, reporting results and retaining associated records.
2. References
Reference
Title
8.2.2
Quality System Manual
QF8.2.2-1
Internal Audit Schedule
QF8.2.2-2
Internal Audit Plan
QF8.2.2-3
Internal Audit Assignment
QF8.2.2-4
Internal Audit & Gap Analysis Checklist
QF8.2.2-5
Internal Audit Report
QF8.2.2-6
Internal Audit Feedback
3. Terms & Definitions
Opportunity for Improvement a situation/condition of the QMS that may be weak, cumbersome, redundant, overly
complex, or in some other manner, may, in the opinion of the auditor, offer an opportunity for an organization to
improve its current status.
Minor Non-conformance is a non-conformity that, based on the judgment of the auditor, is not likely to result in the
failure of the QMS or reduce its ability to assure a controlled process.
Major Non-conformance the absence, omission or total breakdown of a system to meet a specified requirement.
A number of minor non-conformities against one requirement can represent a total breakdown of the system and thus
be considered a major non-conformity.
Preventive action is taken when we anticipate a potential problem and take action to eliminate the possible causes to
prevent the occurrence a non-conformance.
Corrective action is taken upon detection of a non-conformance to prevent it from happening again; we act to
prevent a repeat of a detected non-conformance.
4. Application & Scope
The scope of this procedure is focused on assessing the effectiveness of Your Companys quality management system.
Where such processes are found to be deficient, the audit will lead to improvement in those processes.
By applying the principles of auditing, outlined by ISO 19011:2002, Your Company ensures that all internal audits are
conducted with due professional care, integrity and independence. All conclusions derived from the audit are based
upon objective and traceable evidence.
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6.10 Audit Process Map
Quality Management
Representative
Audit Team
Responsible Manager
Top Management
Audit Considerations
ISO 9001 requirements
Customer complaint
QMS requirements
Quality objectives/policy
Corrective actions
Statutory/legal requirements
Management decisions
Concerns raised by 3rd parties
Results of 3rd party audits
Employee concerns
Management Review concerns
Additional Considerations
Status
Importance
Frequency
Establish Audit Schedule
and Prepare Audit Plan
Document Review
Prepare Audit Checklist
Conduct Audit
Noncompliances
found?
YES
Initiate Corrective Actions
NO
Review Audit Findings
Prepare Audit Report
Close-out Corrective
Actions
UPDATE
Recommendations for
Improvement
Verify Close-out at
Follow-up Meeting
Management Review
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