ISO 19011:2018 – Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems, 2018

ISO 19011:2018 – Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems provides internationally recognized guidance for conducting internal and external audits of management systems. Applicable across all sectors, this standard is designed for organizations managing audit programs or seeking conformity with standards like ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and others.

Highlights:

• Introduces risk-based thinking as a core auditing principle
• Expanded guidance for managing audit programs and evaluating risks and opportunities
• Supports remote and virtual auditing methods
• Clarifies auditor competence, including behavior and system-specific knowledge
• Shifts terminology to emphasize processes over objects or systems
• Annex A offers detailed insights on context, leadership, compliance, and supply chain audits

Who It’s For:
Audit program managers, internal and external auditors, and quality professionals working with integrated management systems across industries.

ISO 19011:2018