Internal Audits & Gap Analysis
Our internal audits and gap analysis measure your management system against ISO requirements and show exactly what to fix before certification.
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Overview
A gap analysis compares how your organisation works today with the requirements of the standard, so you know what is missing before you commit to certification.
Internal audits then check that your system is implemented and effective, a requirement of every ISO management system standard.
Who is it for?
- Organisations preparing for ISO certification
- Certified organisations needing audit support
- Teams integrating several ISO standards
- Management preparing for a client audit
What the Audit Covers
Why It Matters
Know your gaps
A clear list of what to fix before certification.
Faster certification
Fewer surprises at the Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits.
Continual improvement
Internal audits that genuinely improve performance.
Our Process
Scope & criteria
We agree the audit scope, sites, dates and the standard or criteria to audit against.
Audit plan
You receive an audit plan and checklist so your team knows what to expect.
On‑site audit
Our auditor reviews records, interviews staff and observes work.
Report & close‑out
You receive graded findings and we can verify corrective actions.
Frequently Asked Questions
A gap analysis is usually done before a system is complete to show what is missing. An internal audit checks whether an existing system is implemented and effective.
To protect impartiality, SRA does not certify a management system it has internally audited or helped implement within the restricted period. We will advise the right route for you.
All major ISO management system standards, including ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 22000 and 50001.