What Do Auditors Need To Know About ISO 9001:2008 Standard?
Auditors, whether external or internal, should be able to demonstrate their competence on the structure, content and terminology of the standards listed below, and also on the underlying Quality Management Principles. The standards require that auditors are able to understand the organization’s activities and processes and appropriately audit against the requirements of the ISO 9001 in relation to the organization’s objectives. Auditors should be able to demonstrate competency in: The requirements of the ISO 9001:2008. The concepts and terminology of the ISO 9000:2005. The eight Quality Management Principles A general understanding of ISO 9004 Familiarity with the auditing guidance standard ISO 19011. ISO/TC 176, ISO/CASCO and the IAF have established an ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group, which has issued a number of web based guidance notes to assist auditors.
