BS EN ISO 19011: 2011 Guidelines for auditing management systems

This International Standard 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, including the person managing the
audit programme, auditors and audit teams.
It is applicable to all organizations that need to conduct internal or external audits of management systems or
manage an audit programme.
The application of this International Standard to other types of audits is possible, provided that special
consideration is given to the specific competence needed.