Third edition of ISO 19011 provides guidelines for auditing management systems. Applies to both internal and external audits of management systems. Covers principles, programme management, and audit procedures
Third-party inspection evaluates goods for quality control. Independent companies conduct inspections instead of factory or buyer. Can be conducted before, during, or after production
Independent audit provides reasonable assurance on financial statements' accuracy. Audit is divided into internal and external types, with independent auditing being external. Independent auditing is not legally required but essential for modern businesses
FSC develops standards for sustainable forestry operations and forest product sourcing. Certification bodies evaluate organizations and issue FSC certificates. Certificate holders must meet FSC requirements for sustainable forest management
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