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The difference between first party, second party and third party audit

First party audit is called an internal audit conducted internally by an organisation or by someone else on their behalf. In the first party audit, it’s the members of the management that are involved, very familiar with themselves and unlike what we may have in the second party and third party audits.

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What is the context of the organisation according to the ISO management system?

If you have seen any of the ISO management system standards, you will know that the management system has a high-level structure called Annex L.  The structure allows for easy integration of different ISO management systems standards whenever you want to run an integrated management… Read More »What is the context of the organisation according to the ISO management system?

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What is the difference between a stage 1 audit and a stage 2 audit? 

When your company decides to get a certification in any ISO management systems, for example, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001, Your company will acquire the services of a certification body to carry out the activity for them.  Before the company obtains an ISO… Read More »What is the difference between a stage 1 audit and a stage 2 audit?