ISO External Audit Support

Thorough preparation for certification, surveillance, and supplier audits — so you walk in confident and walk out certified.

External Auditing

Second & Third-Party ISO Audit Support

External audits — whether a second-party supplier audit or a third-party certification audit — are high-stakes events that require thorough preparation. HS Expert Consultant provides expert support to ensure your organisation is fully prepared and presents its management system in the best possible light.

We also conduct second-party (supplier) audits on behalf of organisations that need to assess their supply chain for ISO conformance, regulatory compliance, or procurement qualification purposes.

✦Pre-certification audit readiness assessment
✦Corrective action support before external audit
✦On-site support during certification audits
✦Supplier/second-party audits on your behalf
✦Surveillance audit preparation
✦Non-conformance response and resolution

Discuss Your Audit Needs

Types of External Audit

External Audit Services We Provide

Pre-Certification Readiness

A mock audit conducted prior to your certification audit to identify and resolve any gaps before the real thing.

Supplier Audits

Second-party audits conducted on your behalf to assess supplier quality, safety, and management system conformance.

Surveillance Audit Prep

Annual surveillance audit preparation to ensure your management system remains in good standing between certification cycles.

Nonconformance Response

Support in developing and implementing corrective actions in response to audit findings or nonconformances.

Recertification Support

Three-year recertification audit preparation to maintain your ISO certification without interruption.

Compliance Audits

Custom compliance audits against specific regulatory or contractual requirements beyond ISO standards.