Internal audit: insight, improvement and assurance
An internal audit is mandatory within various certification standards. But above all, it is a powerful tool for improving your organization. With an internal audit you evaluate the effectiveness of processes and gain timely insight into risks and bottlenecks.
By identifying problems early on, you can prevent deviations and incidents. Our specialists will help you with a fresh and objective view.
This is how we perform internal audits for you
An internal audit is an investigation within your organization into the proper and reliable functioning of the management and quality system. We test whether your system meets the requirements of customers, laws and regulations and relevant standards. You can contact us for different types of internal audits:
- We audit the entire system or a specific component.
- We audit against a food safety standard or your own quality system
- We perform announced and unannounced audits
- We tailor the audit to your focus: processes, procedures, or practical implementation on the work floor
This way the audit is always in line with your situation and objectives.
Strong and manageable processes
Outsourcing an internal audit provides clear added value and delivers fresh insights. GFSI-recognised standards also require that an auditor is independent of the process being audited to ensure objectivity. An independent auditor takes a critical and unbiased view and often identifies points of attention that may be overlooked internally. We work together with you to translate these insights into concrete and feasible improvements, ensuring that your system not only meets requirements but continues to develop and improve over time.
What this gives you:
- You gain objective insight into the functioning of processes.
- You identify risks before they lead to deviations
- You will be better prepared for external audits
- You will discover opportunities to improve processes
- You have quick insight into risks and hazards
Experienced auditors
Our auditors have extensive experience with standards such as HACCP, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, and IFS. They are up to date with the latest requirements set by (international) clients. In addition, all our auditors are demonstrably trained and qualified in accordance with the applicable standard requirements, ensuring the quality and reliability of the audits.
During audits, our specialists operate with full objectivity. As a result, they quickly identify weaker process links, risks, and hazards. Based on their findings, they provide targeted recommendations for improvement.
Remote audits
In addition to on-site audits, we also perform remote audits. A remote audit takes place remotely, without the content differing from an on-site audit. This saves travel time and allows audits to be conducted quickly and efficiently.
The audit is conducted via a digital environment and supported by audiovisual tools. In advance, we align together which elements are suitable for remote auditing and how this will be practically organised, ensuring the audit is carried out in a reliable, efficient, and purpose-driven manner.
Unannounced audits
Unannounced audits are also increasingly becoming part of supervision. An unannounced internal audit prepares you well for external audits. In advance, we agree together on the period the audit can take place.
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Frequently asked questions about internal audits
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An internal audit is an independent examination of the functioning of processes and the quality management system within an organization.
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Many certification standards require periodic internal audits to demonstrate compliance with their requirements.
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An external auditor looks objectively and reveals new insights and areas for improvement.
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An internal audit is conducted for self-evaluation and improvement. An external audit is for certification or oversight.
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Yes. Remote audits are permitted, provided they are conducted in a well-considered and controlled manner. It is important to determine in advance which elements are suitable for remote auditing and how these will be organised, as higher risks or critical processes may still require a (partial) on-site audit.