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ISO 9001

Quality management and process-improvement system.

Applicability

For cross-industry management systems covering quality, environment, safety, energy and information security.

Official source · Reviewed 2026-09-07

Core focus areas

  • Organisational context, risks, objectives and responsibilities
  • Operational control, competence and documented information
  • Internal audit, management review and improvement

Common audit watchpoints

  • Objectives lack measures or clear owners
  • Internal audits do not cover key processes
  • Improvement actions do not demonstrate effectiveness

Practical checklist

Review baseline evidence and site conditions before working through customer or assessor requirements.

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