BNS ISO 19011 :2018 Guidelines for auditing management systems

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.