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Pre-certification audit
A full rehearsal before the certification, recertification or transition audit to ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026.
Who it is for
Organisations about to certify for the first time, renew their certificate or transition to a new version of a standard, that want to know beforehand what the certification body will find.
Signs you need it
- The certification audit is weeks away and you do not know where the system stands.
- The last external audit left recurring nonconformities.
- You must transition to ISO 9001:2026 (deadline 30 September 2029) or ISO 14001:2026 (end of April 2029).
- The person responsible for the system has changed.
What it includes
- Full audit using the same criteria a certification body applies.
- Gap analysis against the new version of the standard, for transitions.
- Report with findings graded and prioritised by nonconformity risk.
- Closure plan before the external audit and review of the evidence.
Standards and models
ISO 9001:2026ISO 14001:2026ISO 45001ISO 22000ISO 21001ISO/IEC 17025ISO 15189UNE 179003ISO 18295UNE 338001
Outcome
Arrive at the external audit with the system reviewed and no surprises.
The certification decision always rests with the certification body. A pre-certification audit reduces the risk but does not guarantee the outcome of the external audit.
Tell me what you need
Answer the audit needs assessment (two minutes) and I will send you a proposal tailored to your organisation, or write to me directly.