AS/NZS ISO 19011:2019

The objective of this Standard is to provide guidance on auditing management systems, including the principles of auditing, managing an audit programme and conducting management system audits, as well as guidance on the evaluation of competence of individuals involved in the audit process. These activities include the individual(s) managing the audit programme, auditors and audit teams.

This document provides guidance on auditing management systems, including the principles of auditing, managing an audit programme and conducting management system audits, as well as guidance on the evaluation of competence of individuals involved in the audit process. These activities include the individual(s) managing the audit programme, auditors and audit teams.
It is applicable to all organizations that need to plan and conduct internal or external audits of management systems or manage an audit programme.
The application of this document to other types of audits is possible, provided that special consideration is given to the specific competence needed.

Originated in Australia as AS 3911.1(Int)—1990, AS 3911.2(Int)—1990, AS 3911.3—1990, AS/NZS ISO 14010(Int):1995, AS/NZS ISO 14011(Int):1995 and AS/NZS ISO 14012(Int):1995.
Originated in New Zealand as NZS 10011.1:1992, NZS 10011.2:1992 and NZS 10011.3:1992.
Jointly revised and redesignated as AS/NZS ISO 19011:2003.
Second edition 2014.
Third edition 2019. Originated in Australia as AS 3911.1(Int)-1990, AS 3911.2(Int)-1990, AS 3911.3-1990, AS/NZS ISO 14010(Int):1995, AS/NZS ISO 14011(Int):1995 and AS/NZS ISO 14012(Int):1995. Originated in New Zealand as NZS 10011.1:1992, NZS 10011.2:1992 and NZS 10011.3:1992. Jointly revised and redesignated as AS/NZS ISO 19011:2003. Second edition 2014. Third edition 2019.