Audit Times & Costs

Audit Times

• Audit times for quality and environmental management systems are based on the requirements of the IAF MD5 document. This document lays out the basic calculations for auditor times that all SAACB members must adhere to.
• Audit duration is one of the major issues concentrated on during accreditation assessment.
• The IAF MD5 document is available for free down load from the IAF site
• http://www.iaf.nu

Audit Costs

• The basis of pricing is founded on IAF rules for audit input.
• No collusion on prices charged exists between SAACB members.
• Value for money needs to be pursued.
• Commercial pressures influence pricing.