{"id":27686,"date":"2021-01-27T10:33:34","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T09:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.testify.io\/glossar\/audit-types\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T20:11:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T18:11:43","slug":"audit-types","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/www.testify.io\/en\/glossar\/audit-types\/","title":{"rendered":"Audit types"},"content":{"rendered":"<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Startseite<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<h1>Audit types &#8211; which audits can be carried out?<\/h1>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80031161 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80031161 BCX0\">Audits are carried out in order to provide objective, verifiable proof<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80031161 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80031161 BCX0\"> that the quality criteria have been met. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80031161 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80031161 BCX0\">This<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80031161 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80031161 BCX0\">structured form of control <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80031161 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80031161 BCX0\">can be <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80031161 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80031161 BCX0\">into external and internal audits. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80031161 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80031161 BCX0\">can be distinguished.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW80031161 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW108180995 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108180995 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">External audit &#8211; control by<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW108180995 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108180995 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\"> certification<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW108180995 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108180995 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">company<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW108180995 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":360,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":288}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\">The external audit <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\">defines<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\"> a quality management instrument for<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\"> objective control of compliance with standards, requirements and conditions for certifications.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\"> External, third-party certification companies are authorized to issue audits.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\"> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\">Again b<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\">external<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\"> process audits, such as<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\"> supplier audits<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\">the company checks the supplier&#8217;s management system on the basis of <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\">agreed<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\"> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\">quality<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23255817 BCX0\">standards.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265713382 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265713382 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">External system audit<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW265713382 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">External certification companies inspect quality management systems in accordance with  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">s<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">tandardized<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">n<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">  Test processes<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">n<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">.  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">You  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">are<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">  authorized in certain  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">distances<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">  to audit<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">  to<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\"> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">on the basis of <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">prescribed standards, requirements and conditions<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\"> value-neutral <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">control<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\"> of the <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">quality management system<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\"> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">carry out<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">A certificate <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">represents<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\"> neutral confirmation of compliance with certain quality standards in relation to the quality management system<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\"> represents<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74674755 BCX0\">. An external system audit is required to obtain DIN EN ISO 9001 certification.  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW74674755 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW101705006 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101705006 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">External process audit<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW101705006 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\">External process audits <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\">involve two parties<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\">. The auditor is often the quality management representative in the company,  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\">which is a<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\">external partners.  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\">External partners,  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\">customers or  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\">Suppliers, audit  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\">on  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\">Basis of jointly agreed quality standards.  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\">Certain processes are reviewed on the supplier side<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\"> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209059596 BCX0\">These quality assurance agreements are surveyed by internal auditors to establish a common quality denominator.  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW168234725 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168234725 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Internal audit <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW168234725 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168234725 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">&#8211; The self-audit<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW168234725 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":360,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":288}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238811192 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238811192 BCX0\">Internal audits are determined and carried out on the company&#8217;s own initiative. This form of self-audit offers the opportunity to collect quality criteria and key figures internally. Internal audits are scheduled in an audit program in order to guarantee compliance with possible inspection intervals. These are defined in advance in an audit program and scheduled. Unscheduled internal audits are conducted on an ad hoc basis.    <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW238811192 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW88042507 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88042507 BCX0\">Basically, depending on the form of the audit, the focus is on a specific audit object:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW88042507 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW97965476 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97965476 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">System audit:  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW97965476 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\">The functionality of the  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\">management system<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\">  will be checked.  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\">New systems still have hardly any process data, which is why  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\">a system audit is appropriate<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\">.  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\">Although the process performance cannot yet be analyzed, a system audit is used to assess the  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\">Performance<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\">  of the man<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\">a<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\">management system.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW247554273 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW247554273 BCX0\"> <\/span><br class=\"SCXW247554273 BCX0\"><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\">In the event of adjustments or changes to the <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\">management systems <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\">are<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\"> system audits<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\"> are just as relevant<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247554273 BCX0\">. Auditing ensures long-term compliance with the standard.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW247554273 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110772619 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110772619 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Process audit:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW110772619 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\">Proven management systems<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\">  are not included in this audit variant  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\">at process level  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\">audited<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\">  After a system  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\">already a<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\">  Longer duration in the company  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\">can show<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\">,  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\">stand<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\">  sufficient  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\">Date<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\">n<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\">  to the  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\">Disposal,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\">  to check the process quality.  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198100048 BCX0\"> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW198100048 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW63826101 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63826101 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Product audit &#8211; <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW63826101 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63826101 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Quality management system:<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW63826101 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW26454238 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26454238 BCX0\">The product audit focuses on<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW26454238 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26454238 BCX0\">he conformity of the <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW26454238 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26454238 BCX0\">product<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW26454238 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26454238 BCX0\"> The focus is on the conformity of the product: compliance with product requirements is checked according to a standardized test<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW26454238 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26454238 BCX0\">to ensure compliance with quality standards.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW26454238 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW37416365 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37416365 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Compliance Audit:<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW37416365 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52712517 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52712517 BCX0\">Environmental or occupational health and safety management  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52712517 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52712517 BCX0\">can be realized by means of<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52712517 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52712517 BCX0\">  Compliance audits  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52712517 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52712517 BCX0\">controlled and documented in a traceable manner<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52712517 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52712517 BCX0\">.  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52712517 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52712517 BCX0\">This form of internal audits guarantees the monitoring and  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52712517 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52712517 BCX0\">Review<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52712517 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml_lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52712517 BCX0\">  legally relevant requirements in order to control the internal management thereof.  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW52712517 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>More useful information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testify.io\/en\/solutions\/audit-management\/\">How to carry out mobile and efficient audits with Testify.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.testify.io\/anwendungsfaelle\/audit-software\/<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related blog post  <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.testify.io\/remote-audits-leitfaden\/<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Audit types &#8211; 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Audits are carried out in order to provide objective, verifiable proof that the quality criteria have been met. Thisstructured form of control can be into external and internal audits. can be distinguished. 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