ANSI/ASQ/ISO 19011:2011

This International Standard provides guidance on auditing management systems, including the principles ofauditing, managing an audit programme and conducting management system audits, as well as guidance on the evaluation of competence of individuals involved in the audit process, including the person managing the audit programme, auditors and audit teams.

It is applicable to all organizations that need to conduct internal or external audits of management systems ormanage an audit programme. The application of this International Standard to other types of audits is possible, provided that special consideration is given to the specific competence needed.

This product replaces:ANSI/ASQ/ISO QE19011S-2008 - Guidelines for management systems auditing - U.S. Version with supplemental guidance added