ISO 19011
Guidelines for auditing management systems
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Framework Domains (8)
Audit Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 4.a | Integrity Principle |
| 4.b | Fair Presentation |
| 4.c | Due Professional Care |
| 4.d | Confidentiality |
| 4.e | Independence |
| 4.f | Evidence-Based Approach |
| 4.g | Risk-Based Approach |
Audit Process
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 6.4 | Logging and Monitoring |
| 6.5 | Preparing and Distributing Audit Report |
| 6.6 | Confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements |
| 6.7 | Conducting Audit Follow-up |
Audit Programme
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 5.4 | Establishing Audit Programme |
| 5.5 | Implementing Audit Programme |
| 5.6 | Monitoring Audit Programme |
| 5.7 | Threat intelligence |
Auditor Competence
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 7.5 | Threat assessment |
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO 19011?
ISO 19011 is a compliance framework from International with 8 domains and 34 controls. Guidelines for auditing management systems It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ISO 19011 have?
ISO 19011 has 34 controls organised across 8 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.
What frameworks does ISO 19011 map to?
ISO 19011 maps to 316 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 9001:2015 (26% coverage), ISO/IEC 27007:2020 (18% coverage), ISO 15189:2022 - Medical Laboratories Requirements for Quality and Competence (18% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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