ISO 9001 Audit Alert: The 7 Most Common Non-Conformities (And How to Avoid Them)
Feeling anxious about your upcoming ISO 9001 audit? You’re not alone. Many organizations, even with the best intentions, stumble on the same recurring issues. Knowing what to look for is half the battle won.
At Maximedge Technology & Consulting Limited, we’ve supported countless businesses through seamless certifications. Based on our extensive audit experience, here are the 7 most common non-conformities in an ISO 9001 audit that could be putting your certification at risk.
📋 The Top 7 ISO 9001 Audit Non-Conformities
Ineffective Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions
The classic "fix the symptom, not the problem" issue. Many companies implement quick fixes but fail to investigate the underlying root cause, leading to repeat problems.Poorly Managed Documented Information
This includes obsolete documents still in use, uncontrolled copies, or failure to update procedures after process changes. Your documented information must be current and accessible.Inadequate Internal Audit Programs
Audits done just "to tick a box," by untrained auditors, or that fail to cover all processes and clauses result in a major non-conformity. Your internal audits must be robust and value-adding.Failure to Monitor and Measure Processes
You have defined your processes, but are you actually tracking their performance? A lack of defined KPIs or evidence of monitoring is a frequent finding.Non-Conformance Control Gaps
When non-conforming outputs are discovered, the control method (e.g., correction, segregation) is either not defined, not followed, or not recorded properly.Unclear Organizational Context & Scope
The organization has not adequately determined internal/external issues or needs of interested parties, leading to an incomplete Quality Management System scope.Management Review Shortfalls
Reviews happen, but they lack critical inputs (like audit results, customer feedback, process performance) or fail to result in meaningful decisions and actions for improvement.
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