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2. Audit typology
2.1 Audit, evaluation, inspection, review, diagnosis, control
These terms are often confused.
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In addition to the definition proposed in paragraph 3.1 of the standard NF EN ISO 19011 2018 (see § 1.1), the standard NF EN ISO/IEC 17020 2012 proposes, in paragraph 4.4, the following definition of the term audit: "a systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining records, statements of fact or other relevant information, and evaluating them objectively to determine the extent to which specified requirements are met".
A note specifies that "while the...
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- Quality management systems – Basic principles and vocabulary. - NF EN ISO 9000 - 2015
- Quality management systems – Requirements - NF EN ISO 9001 - 2015
- Environmental management systems – Requirements and guidelines for use. - NF EN ISO 14001 - 2015
- Conformity assessment – Vocabulary and general principles. - ISO/IEC 17000 - 2020
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Regulation (EC) no. 761/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of March 19, 2001, allowing voluntary participation by organizations in a Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS).
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