ABSTRACT
Audits are a key element of any quality system. Their objective is to evaluate activities and existing documentation to check whether these meet predetermined internal and/or external standards and/or regulations or customer requirements. There are several types of audits:
1. Internal audits are conducted on a regular basis to check whether particular departments and individuals adhere to company policies, standards, and procedures. These are a requirement of most regulations and accreditation standards relating to analytical laboratories.
