ISO 19011
ISO 19011 is an international standard that sets forth guidelines for management systems auditing. The current version is ISO 19011:2026. It is developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Originally it was published in 1990 as ISO 10011-1 and in 2002 took the current ISO 19011 numbering.
The standard offers four resources to organisations to "save time, effort and money":
- A clear explanation of the principles of management systems auditing.
- Guidance on the management of audit programs.
- Guidance on the conduct of internal or external audits.
- Advice on the competence and evaluation of auditors.[1][2]
Seven Principles of Auditing
- Integrity: The foundation of professionalism; perform work ethically, honestly, and responsibly.
- Fair presentation: Report audit findings and conclusions truthfully and accurately.
- Due professional care: Exercise diligence and reasoned judgement during auditing.
- Confidentiality: Exercise discretion and protect sensitive information.
- Independence: Remain unbiased and objective throughout the audit process.
- Evidence-based approach: Reach reliable, verifiable conclusions using systematic sampling.
- Risk-based approach: Consider risks and opportunities during planning, conducting, and reporting.
Core Components
- Audit Program Management: Establishing objectives, assessing risks to the program, and assigning resources.
- Conducting the Audit: Initiating, preparing the plan, performing on-site or remote activities, and reporting findings.
- Auditor Competence: Evaluating personal behaviour, knowledge, and skills required for specific audits.
- Note on Certification: Organisations cannot be "ISO 19011 certified" because it is a guidance standard, not a requirement specification.
History
[edit]| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 1990 | ISO 10011-1 (1st Edition)[3] |
| 2002 | ISO 19011 (2nd Edition)[4] |
| 2011 | ISO 19011 (3rd Edition)[5] |
| 2018 | ISO 19011 (4th Edition)[2] |
| 2026 | ISO 19011 (4th Edition)[6] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM), Educating, Empowering and Certifying Individuals and Corporates Globally". gaqm.org. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- 1 2 "ISO 19011:2018". ISO. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ "ISO 10011-1:1990". ISO. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ "ISO 19011:2002". ISO. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ "ISO 19011:2011". ISO. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ "ISO 19011:2026". ISO. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
External links
[edit]- ISO
- ASQ Archived 2016-04-04 at the Wayback Machine
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