3. Continuous improvement

Why the number one objective for any business must always be continual improvement of the internal audit programme.

How system audits must be completed by competent internal auditors

This article looks at good manufacturing practices (GMP) and how they should be inspected.

This article explains what the internal audit programme is and how it must be managed.

Once a non-conformance action is complete, it must be verified to ensure that it’s been actioned effectively – before it’s closed.

Corrective and preventive actions must be defined, which includes assigning a due date and who’s responsible for completion.

A root cause analysis procedure is required which defines the method and states when it must be applied.

Non-conformances are identified where there’s a failure to meet a set standard.

The corrective and preventive action procedure for non-conformances

Proactive actions, remedial actions, corrective and preventive actions

Learn about the future of internal auditing