Internal audit according to ISO 9001:2015

What are the changes the auditor would expect in terms of Internal Audit as per ISO 9001: 2015. Do we need to perform 1 cycle of auditing for all processes i.e. core, support, control processes etc?

Also would like to know should the top management be audited as well for the shall requirements?

Answer:

Requirements regarding the internal audit process haven't changed significantly compared to the previous version. The only change is that you no longer need documented procedure for internal audit and the requirements to be audited are different. Before having the certification audit, it is recommendable to conduct full cycle of internal audit but this was also the case with the previous version of the standard.

Internal audit should cover entire scope of the QMS, and this includes auditing requirements related to the top management.

For more information, see: Five Main Steps in ISO 9001 Internal Audit https://advisera.com/9001academy/knowledgebase/five-main-steps-in-iso-9001-internal-audit/