ISO 19011
Guidelines for auditing management systems
ISO 19011 is a compliance framework from International with 7 domains and 30 controls that map to 309 other frameworks. The largest domains are Audit Principles (7 controls), ISO 19011: Leadership & Planning (5 controls), ISO 19011: Operational Controls (5 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (7)
Audit Principles
Audit Process
Audit Programme
ISO 19011: Improvement
Continual improvement of quality management system (ISO 19011)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO19011-16 | Continual improvement methodology |
| ISO19011-17 | Corrective and preventive actions |
| ISO19011-18 | Innovation and change management |
ISO 19011: Leadership & Planning
Quality management leadership and planning (ISO 19011)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO19011-01 | Quality policy and objectives |
| ISO19011-02 | Leadership commitment to quality |
| ISO19011-03 | Risk-based thinking and planning |
| ISO19011-04 | Resource management for quality |
| ISO19011-05 | Organizational roles and responsibilities |
ISO 19011: Operational Controls
Quality controls in operations (ISO 19011)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO19011-06 | Operational planning and control |
| ISO19011-07 | Requirements for products and services |
| ISO19011-08 | Design and development controls |
| ISO19011-09 | Control of externally provided processes |
| ISO19011-10 | Production and service provision controls |
ISO 19011: Performance Evaluation
Measuring and evaluating quality performance (ISO 19011)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO19011-11 | Monitoring, measurement, and analysis |
| ISO19011-12 | Internal audit program |
| ISO19011-13 | Management review process |
| ISO19011-14 | Customer satisfaction measurement |
| ISO19011-15 | Nonconformity and corrective action |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with ISO 19011, you already cover:
ISO 9001:2015
30%
9 controls mapped
Compare →ISO/IEC 27007:2020
20%
6 controls mapped
Compare →ISO 19011:2018
17%
5 controls mapped
Compare →+ 306 more: ISO 22000:2018 (17%), TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (13%)
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What is ISO 19011 and who does it apply to?
ISO 19011 is a compliance framework from International with 7 domains and 30 controls. Guidelines for auditing management systems It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does ISO 19011 actually require?
ISO 19011 has 30 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are Audit Principles (7 controls), ISO 19011: Leadership & Planning (5 controls), ISO 19011: Operational Controls (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of ISO 19011 do I already cover?
ISO 19011 maps to 309 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 9001:2015 (30% coverage), ISO/IEC 27007:2020 (20% coverage), ISO 19011:2018 (17% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
How do I implement ISO 19011?
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