Audits and Our Support
| Audit Type | Who Conducts It | Purpose | Process | Benefits to client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Party Audit | Internal team or outsourced auditor acting on behalf of the organization itself | To check internal compliance with standards, policies, and processes | An audit team will review ISO 9001/14991/45001/22000 etc. compliance and also to identify system weakness for improvement |
- Early detection of issues - Improved process control - Cost savings - Preparedness for external audits - Continuous improvement |
| Second-Party Audit | One organization audits another (customer - supplier) or engaging Excelon to conduct audit | To ensure the supplier meets contract, quality, or compliance requirements | An audit team will review the compliance status of its supplier/contractors/subcontractors with reference to international standards (e.g. ISO9001/14991/45001/22000 etc.) or the client's company's standards. E.g., A car manufacturer engaging Excelon to audit its parts supplier. Or Flipkart engaging Excelon to audit minute stores related to food safety etc. |
- Supply chain quality control - Risk reduction - Stronger business relationships - Compliance assurance - Cost and time efficiency |
| Third-Party Audit | Independent, accredited certification body | To certify compliance with an international or national standard | ISO certification audit by an accredited body/certification body like BSI, TÜV, or DNV |
- Independent and unbiased verification - Certification enhances credibility - Meets customer/regulatory requirements - Improves market access - Builds trust and reputation |
| Compliance Audit | Internal, external, or regulatory authority | To verify adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies | Labour department checking occupational safety compliance |
- Ensures legal compliance - Avoids fines and penalties - Strengthens governance - Reduces legal risks |
| Process Audit | Internal or external auditors | To check if a process is effective and efficient in meeting planned objectives | Auditing production line to see if SOPs are followed |
- Process optimization - Identifies bottlenecks - Improves productivity and quality |
| Product Audit | Internal, customer, or third party | To verify product meets quality, safety, or performance requirements | Random inspection of finished goods before shipping |
- Ensures product quality - Reduces defects - Protects brand reputation |
| System Audit | Internal, customer, or third party | To evaluate the overall management system's compliance to standards | ISO 14001 environmental management system audit |
- Ensures system effectiveness - Supports continual improvement - Helps retain certification |
| Supplier Audit | Customer or contracted auditor | To evaluate supplier’s facilities, processes, and quality systems | Pharma company auditing raw material supplier |
- Ensures supplier reliability - Improves supply chain stability - Avoids costly supply disruptions |
| Remote/Virtual Audit | Internal, customer, or third-party via online tools | To conduct audits without physical presence using technology | Zoom-based ISO audit during pandemic |
- Saves travel costs - Reduces downtime - Enables global auditing without borders |