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ISO 19011:2026

What is ISO 19011:2026?

ISO 19011:2026 is the fourth edition of the guidelines for auditing management systems, published in May 2026 to replace ISO 19011:2018. It covers the principles of auditing, managing an audit programme, conducting an audit and the competence and evaluation of auditors, with expanded remote auditing methods. It is guidance, not requirements. It comprises 56 controls organised across 4 domains, and applies in International.

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What is ISO 19011:2026?
ISO 19011:2026 is the fourth edition of the guidelines for auditing management systems, published in May 2026 to replace ISO 19011:2018. It covers the principles of auditing, managing an audit programme, conducting an audit and the competence and evaluation of auditors, with expanded remote auditing methods. It is guidance, not requirements.
How many controls does ISO 19011:2026 have?
ISO 19011:2026 contains 56 controls organized across 4 domains.
Where does ISO 19011:2026 apply?
ISO 19011:2026 applies in International. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should check whether its requirements reach them.
Which version of ISO 19011:2026 is covered here?
This page covers 2026.

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