ISO system certification annual review requirements.
The annual review of ISO system certification is an important process to ensure that the organization continues to meet ISO standards and maintain the validity of certification. In order to ensure the smooth progress of the annual review, there are certain audit requirements that need to be followed. This article will introduce the audit requirements of the annual audit of ISO system certification in detail to help organizations better prepare for and respond to the annual audit.
1. Purpose and scope of the review.
The purpose of the annual ISO certification audit is to verify that the organization continues to meet the chosen ISO standards and to ensure the validity of the certification. The scope of the audit should cover all aspects of the organization's quality management system, environmental management system, occupational health and safety management system, etc., to ensure the compliance and effectiveness of the overall operation.
Second, the auditors and audit principles.
1.Auditors: Trained and authorized auditors should be selected for the annual audit, and the auditors should have the corresponding professional knowledge and experience to be able to conduct the audit work independently and objectively.
2.Audit principles: The annual review should follow the principles of fairness, objectivity and confidentiality to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the audit results. At the same time, the legitimate rights and interests of the organization should be respected, and its trade secrets and privacy should be protected.
3. Review process and plan.
1.Audit process: The annual review should be carried out in accordance with the predetermined process, including audit preparation, document review, on-site audit, audit report preparation and other stages. At each stage, the organization should actively cooperate with the auditors and provide the necessary support and assistance.
2.Audit plan: The auditor should develop a detailed audit plan based on the actual situation of the organization, including the audit purpose, scope, time schedule, resource requirements, etc. Organizations should ensure that the audit plan is feasible and reasonable, and that it is adhered to during implementation.
4. Document review and on-site audit.
1.Document review: The auditor should review the organization's system documents, including quality manuals, procedure documents, work instructions, etc., to assess their compliance and completeness. At the same time, the recorded documents, such as inspection reports, internal audit reports, etc., should be checked to confirm their authenticity and accuracy.
2.On-site audit: The auditor should conduct on-site inspections of the organization's production sites, laboratories, warehouses, etc., to verify the compliance and effectiveness of the system's operation. In the on-site audit, the operation process of employees, the maintenance of equipment, safety and environmental protection measures, etc., should be inspected to ensure the normal operation of the system.
5. Problem rectification and follow-up verification.
1.Problem rectification: During the annual review process, the auditor may find some non-conformities or potential problems. The organization should rectify these problems, formulate corrective measures and plans, and actively implement the rectification work. The results of the rectification should be verified and confirmed by the auditor.
2.Follow-up verification: For issues that have been rectified, organizations should conduct follow-up verification to ensure that the issues are effectively resolved and to prevent the recurrence of similar issues. At the same time, the organization should continuously improve the system to improve the compliance and effectiveness of the system.
6. Audit report and summary.
1.Audit report: After the annual review, the auditor should prepare a detailed audit report to summarize and evaluate the process and results of the annual review. The report should include a description of the non-conformity, an analysis of the causes, recommendations for rectification, etc., and submit it to the management of the organization.
2.Summary: The organization should summarize the annual review, analyze the degree of compliance between the annual review results and the organization's strategic objectives, and evaluate the organization's system operation and management level. Based on the results of the annual review, the organization should formulate corresponding improvement measures and management decisions, continuously improve the system and improve organizational performance.
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