Independent Audits for Long Lasting ISO Success
ISO Arabia understand the critical importance of compliance and continuous improvement for operational excellence. Our specialized external audit services are designed to ensure your organization meets and exceeds the standards set by ISO certifications.
With a team of experienced auditors, we provide objective assessments that help you achieve and maintain ISO compliance with confidence. Our auditing services support multple ISO standards, including ISO 20000, ISO 9001, NIST CSF, and more.
Our Comprehensive Audit Process
Using a comprehensive audit process, our experts provide a seamless and thorough evaluation of your organization's ISO compliance. By breaking down the process into four key phases, we ensure that every aspect of your operations is carefully assessed and supported. Our external audit support services are designed to help your organization navigate the complexities of ISO standards with confidence and ease.
Pre-Audit Planning - During this phase, we conduct a thorough review of your organization's scope, objectives, and processes. For this purpose, our team carries out discussions with your key personnel to understand your current compliance status and specific needs.
Documentation Review - Before the actual audit, we examine and verify your ISO documentation to identify and correct any non-conformity. Other than that, we provide assistance with the development of required policies and procedures.
On-Site Audit Support - ISO Arabia has experts who can assist your organization during external audits. They will guide you about audit best practices and provide real-time support to address auditor queries and observations.
Post-Audit Support - Following the audit, we offer continuous support to help your organization address any findings and implement corrective actions. Our experts provide guidance on ISO best practices and help you prepare for certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about our External Audit services and certification process.
An External Audit is an independent assessment conducted by certified auditors to verify your organization's compliance with ISO standards. It's crucial because it provides objective validation of your management system, identifies areas for improvement, and is required for official ISO certification.
The external audit duration depends on your organization's size, complexity, and scope. Typically, the on-site audit takes 1-5 days, with additional time for pre-audit planning and post-audit follow-up. We work closely with certification bodies to ensure efficient and thorough assessment.
We support external audits for multiple ISO standards including ISO 27001 (Information Security), ISO 20000 (IT Service Management), ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety), NIST CSF, SOC 2, and other integrated management systems.
We provide comprehensive support including pre-audit preparation, documentation review, on-site audit assistance, real-time guidance during the audit process, help with auditor queries, and post-audit follow-up support to address any findings and implement corrective actions.
Yes, we assist with certification body coordination including helping you select appropriate certification bodies, managing audit scheduling, coordinating documentation submission, facilitating communication between your organization and auditors, and ensuring smooth audit execution.
Dedicated to assisting organizations
in achieving and maintaining compliance.
Our team of experienced consultants works closely with clients to develop management systems that drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
