ISO 17021:2011, paragraph 5.2.8 states
In my opinion, most CB's operating in the USA have subcontracted auditors who also perform consulting services. When I read the above paragraph of 17021, I have an impression that this requirement is not scrutinized during AB audits.
The bit about the requirement not applying to individuals contracted as auditors is deceiving, because there are hundreds of independent auditors who consult who are a one man company.
Just another requirement of 17021 that takes a pass from AB auditors....
In my opinion, most CB's operating in the USA have subcontracted auditors who also perform consulting services. When I read the above paragraph of 17021, I have an impression that this requirement is not scrutinized during AB audits.
The bit about the requirement not applying to individuals contracted as auditors is deceiving, because there are hundreds of independent auditors who consult who are a one man company.
Just another requirement of 17021 that takes a pass from AB auditors....
It appears the paragraph you cite merely recognizes the difficulty in maintaining independence when ANY part of an organization has an advocate relationship with the organization to be audited.