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ISO 9001 Internal Audit Clause 10: Improvement

by James Tononcelli, from the Community

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This ISO 9001:2015 Clause 10 improvement internal audit checklist helps assess how your organization manages nonconformities, corrective actions, and continual improvement within the quality management system. Review procedures for NC handling, CAR logs, and corrective action forms; verify evidence from management reviews; and confirm processes that drive performance and address future needs. Capture findings, document evidence of conformity and nonconformity, assign actions to responsible owners, and maintain traceability from issue to resolution. Ideal for manufacturing and engineering teams implementing ISO 9001 QMS practices.

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