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Here is my second question coming out of my pre-assessment this week and a comment the auditor made regarding my internal audit plan.
He stated that internal ISO 9001:2000 audits should be an audit of the QMS and how they relate to the standard and not an audit of the elements of the standard.
Currently, I have internal audits consisting of standard elements (sections) and how my company's QMS complies to the standard. I reference SOPs that relate to those standard elements in my audit checklists.
The auditor states this is incorrect. I should audit based on the interaction of QMS processes representing my company's business model (processes).
Doesn't the reference to my SOPs show that I am auditing the QMS process/ procedures?
Which is correct? Am I not understanding the requirements correctly?
He stated that internal ISO 9001:2000 audits should be an audit of the QMS and how they relate to the standard and not an audit of the elements of the standard.
Currently, I have internal audits consisting of standard elements (sections) and how my company's QMS complies to the standard. I reference SOPs that relate to those standard elements in my audit checklists.
The auditor states this is incorrect. I should audit based on the interaction of QMS processes representing my company's business model (processes).
Doesn't the reference to my SOPs show that I am auditing the QMS process/ procedures?
Which is correct? Am I not understanding the requirements correctly?