Re: objecting to non-conformances
All CBs should have an appeals system
According to ISO 19001
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Question from the side
How many auditors say this in their opening meetings
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If you cannot agree then agree to leave it open and institute an appeal
All CBs should have an appeals system
According to ISO 19001
6.5
Practical help — Opening the meeting
In many instances, for example internal audits in a small organization, the opening meeting may simply consist of communicating that an audit is being conducted and explaining the nature of the audit.
For other audit situations, the meeting should be formal and records of the attendance should be kept. The meeting should be chaired by the audit team leader, and the following items should be considered, as appropriate:
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n information about any appeal system on the conduct or conclusions of the audit.
Practical help — Opening the meeting
In many instances, for example internal audits in a small organization, the opening meeting may simply consist of communicating that an audit is being conducted and explaining the nature of the audit.
For other audit situations, the meeting should be formal and records of the attendance should be kept. The meeting should be chaired by the audit team leader, and the following items should be considered, as appropriate:
........
n information about any appeal system on the conduct or conclusions of the audit.
Question from the side
How many auditors say this in their opening meetings
...
If you cannot agree then agree to leave it open and institute an appeal
