Remote Auditing
Remote auditing will remain an essential practice after the Covid-19 lockdown. This is certain. Provided it will lean on robust processes and tools.
ViaSyst already provides essentials modules and functionalities for supporting a remote auditing process. And further developments, undertaken in cooperation with FAMI-QS, ViaSyst user and global scheme owner, will enable performing remote audits more relevant and reliable than classical onsite audits. At lower costs.
Good progresses for the draft ISO 17012 on remote auditing of management systems The first face to face meeting of the ISO/CASCO WG 61 in charge of drafting the new ISO 17021 on remote auditing methods was held in Geneva end of May / early June 2023. The meeting was dedicated to deal with
New ISO 17012 project for guidelines for use of remote methods in conducting MS audits DIN, the German ISO member body, circulated for vote a new work item proposal (NWIP in ISO jargon) for drafting a new ISO 17012 standard on “Guidelines for use of remote methods in conducting audits of management systems”. The
Remote audit: confirmed by 2 major studies & strengthened by ViaSyst ANAB (US accreditation body) just published the results of a research project to analyse the effects of moving to a predominately remote assessment model, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The central question was: did moving to a primary remote assessment model in
ISO & IAF Survey on remote auditing – Closing date 8 August 2021 Remote auditing is now part of the daily reality, and the ViaSyst audit management software has been consolidated for performing robust and reliable remote audits. As an expert involved in ISO TC 176 (9001, 9004) and CASCO (17021, 22003) standardisation activities
Remote auditing – strengthen your process thanks ViaSyst “The AB likes what they saw and believes the self-assessment is a great tool, especially for the remote auditing.” This is the feedback we received from Drew Dysinger, CEO AVU Registrations Inc. (ViaSyst user since 2019) after submitting to their AB the remote auditing process based
New guidance on remote auditing available on the ISO website The Covid-19 outbreak incites more and more CBs and companies to explore remote auditing approaches. In this context, the Auditing Practices Group (APG) established by the ISO TC 176 (Technical Committee in charge of the ISO 9000 family) just released a guidance paper on
Ready for remote auditing? Go for ViaSyst! Due to the Covid-19 circumstances, there is currently a broad recrudescence of interest for remote auditing and related initiatives. IAF recently lifted within its MD 4 the 30% limit for remote auditing activities. 100% remotely is now acceptable. When applicable and well managed, 100% remote is 100%
