International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) has a standard for quality management systems and the ISO 9000 series is a tool for technology transfer of the best quality management practices available. The ISO 19011 series is a management and auditing standard related to the environment and provides certification to companies that meet specific processes and practices criteria.
ISO 19011 provides guidelines for quality management systems auditing and environmental management system auditing. The standard also offers resources to companies that help them save effort, time and money namely, explanation, guidance and advice on management auditing systems and conduct, competence and evaluation of external or internal auditors.
