ISO/IEC 17021-1 Internal Audit Services: Complete Assurance in Your Certification Processes
Test the compliance of your management systems certification activities with international authority and impartiality standards from a professional perspective.
The ISO/IEC 17021-1 standard is the most fundamental criterion proving the competence, consistency, and impartiality of a certification body. At FMD Quality, with our 16 years of industry experience, we analyze your organization's management system not only to audit it, but also to ensure operational excellence and reduce your accreditation risks to zero.
Internal Audit: Critical Proofing Before Accreditation Audit
The most common nonconformities encountered in audits conducted by accreditation bodies (TÜRKAK, etc.) stem from superficial internal audit processes. With our professional internal audit service:
- Overcome Business Blindness: See hidden risks by looking at your own processes from an external, impartial, and expert perspective. - Verify Auditor Competence: Audit the performance of your certification auditors and the compliance of their assignment processes with standards. - Aim for Zero Nonconformities: Identify all deficiencies before the accreditation audit and initiate corrective actions in a timely manner.
What's Included in Our Services?
We implement a detailed audit plan covering all clauses of the ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 standard:
- Structural and General Requirements: Management of impartiality, legal responsibilities, and analysis of financial stability.
- Resource Requirements: Competency analysis of auditors and technical experts, training records, and performance monitoring processes.
- Information Requirements: Accuracy of certification documents, confidentiality, and management of publicly available information.
- Process Requirements: Auditing of the entire operational cycle, from application to certification decision, surveillance audits, and certificate cancellation.
- Management System Requirements: Internal audits, management review, and measurement of the effectiveness of corrective actions.
Why Choose FMD Quality?
- Deep Methodological Mastery: Complete mastery of the technical details and accreditation rules in the certification processes of standards such as ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.
- Risk-Oriented Approach: We don't just say "suitable" or "not suitable"; we identify weak links in your process and report opportunities for improvement.
- Up-to-Date Legislation Monitoring: We integrate the latest changes in the EA (European Accreditation) and IAF (International Accreditation Forum) guidance documents into our audit process.
- Confidentiality and Ethics: We conduct the entire audit process within the framework of high confidentiality standards and professional ethical rules.
Protect the Prestige of Your Certification Body > An incorrect certification decision or an incomplete auditor file can lead to the suspension of your accreditation. We are here to help you manage this risk.