Initial Audit (Stage 2)

AACI will appoint an Audit team to carry out audits. The surveyor team will carry out the audit against the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard by verifying the fulfillment of  requirements or professional competence as well as the efficiency of the management system. 

The audit shall at least include the following:

  1. assessment and evidence related to the key audit objectives stated above;
  2. performance monitoring, measuring, reporting and reviewing against key performance objectives and targets;
  3. operational control of the organization’s processes;
  4. internal auditing and management review;
  5. management involvement and commitment for the policies and to ensure an effective management system that reaches the intended outcomes (i.e. leadership)

In case of issued NC(s), follow-up shall be performed to verify sufficient corrections and corrective actions, according to Non-conformities and follow-up of corrective actions.

In cases of no non-conformities have been raised or when NCs have the required status  the Team Leader shall as soon as possible Recommend Certification  to initiate the Technical Review process.