Explanation of surveillance audits in ISO by an ISO auditor!

An ISO auditor explains the cycle of ISO audits and the key points of each audit! Key points of each audit and specific examples of MD are also included.

Typically, ISO audits are conducted on a three-year cycle for renewal audits. I will explain the cycle in detail, separating it into new certification acquisition and transfer audits. ■ For New Certification Year 1: Initial Audit (Stage 1 Audit, Stage 2 Audit) Year 2: Surveillance Audit Year 3: Surveillance Audit Year 4: Renewal Audit After the renewal audit in Year 4 is completed, there will be two more surveillance audits (over 2 years), followed by a renewal audit the following year, continuing the three-year cycle. ■ For Transfer (Change of Certification Body) Audits In principle, it is possible to inherit the previous audit cycle. Many customers perceive that "transferring is quite a hassle," but in our case, it can be easily done by submitting the following documents: - Application form (the sales department will assist in its preparation) - Organizational chart (the sales department will assist in its preparation) - Latest version of the manual data - Copy of the previous certification body's certificate - Copy of the previous audit report - If there were any non-conformities in the previous audit, a corrective action report and evidence of corrective actions *We will provide a clear explanation of the surveillance audit in this ISO through related links.

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