Stage 2 audit: definition (ISO/UNDP 53001)

In an ISO/UNDP 53001 audit

This is where the described system meets the lived one. The auditor talks to top management and staff, watches activities, pulls records and traces objectives through to their results. Points flagged at stage 1 are checked to see whether they have been dealt with.

At the closing meeting the team presents its findings: conformities, major or minor nonconformities, observations. A major nonconformity blocks a favourable decision until both the correction and the corrective action have been verified. The report sent afterwards is the basis for that decision. See the ISO/UNDP 53001 standard and the certification process.

After the closing meeting

At Gardiant Certification, the stage 2 report reaches the organisation within ten working days. Any action plans for nonconformities are then reviewed, and the certification decision is taken no later than three weeks after the audit.

Related terms

Stage 1 audit

the earlier review of how the system is designed.

Closing meeting

the session at the end of the audit where findings are presented to the organisation.

See also

• Stage 1 audit: definition (ISO/UNDP 53001)A stage 1 audit (French: *audit d'étape 1*) is the first part of an initial certification audit.
• Audit finding: definition (ISO/UNDP 53001)An audit finding (French: *constat d'audit*) is the result of comparing the evidence collected with the audit criteria.
• Major nonconformity: definition (ISO/UNDP 53001)A major nonconformity (French: *non-conformité majeure*) is a lapse that undermines the ability of the SDG management system to achieve its intended results.
• Certification decision: definition (ISO/UNDP 53001)A certification decision (French: *décision de certification*) is the act by which a certification body grants, refuses, maintains, renews, suspends or withdraws an ISO 53001 certificate.