What is a pre-audit/GAP analysis?

A pre-audit or GAP analysis is an effective first step in your certification process. It provides you with a clear insight into the current status of your management system and shows where improvements can be made to fully meet the standard requirements. This process helps identify any gaps and gives you a clear overview of the steps needed to be ready for the official certification audit.

How does it work?

Our experienced auditors will visit your location and assess your management system against the standard(s) for which you seek certification. After this thorough assessment, you will receive a detailed report with our findings. This report provides valuable insights into which parts of your system already meet the standards and where further development or implementation is needed. This allows you to focus on optimizing your system.

Why a pre-audit?

  • Insight: Discover where your organization stands in relation to the standard requirements.
  • Preparation: Find out exactly what is needed to make your management system ready for certification.
  • No surprises: Avoid unpleasant surprises during the official certification audit.
  • Flexibility: Suitable for all standards and organizations of any size. Also available for management systems with multiple standards.

What can you expect?

  • No certificate, but valuable feedback: A pre-audit does not result in a certificate but offers crucial information to help you achieve your certification goal.
  • Tailored approach: The time we spend on the pre-audit depends on the size of your organization and the complexity of the standards you wish to implement.
  • Integrated approach: For management systems that encompass multiple standards, we provide an integrated report.

With a pre-audit/GAP analysis from Kiwa, you take the first step toward successful certification. Thoroughly prepare your organization, avoid unnecessary obstacles, and approach the certification audit with confidence.

Why Kiwa?

Kiwa is a leading expert in the world of certification and auditing, with years of experience supporting organizations across various sectors. Our auditors bring in-depth knowledge and expertise to every pre-audit, allowing them to accurately assess your management system against the standard requirements. What sets us apart is not only our technical capability but also our understanding of the unique challenges different organizations face.

At Kiwa, it’s not just about identifying gaps. It’s about delivering valuable insights that enable your organization to make targeted improvements and navigate the certification process successfully. Our thorough and objective reports give you a clear picture of where you stand and what needs to be done, so you can confidently take the next steps. Moreover, we offer a flexible and client-focused approach, tailoring our services to the specific needs and size of your organization. In short, Kiwa provides the certainty of a reliable partner who helps you achieve your certification goals efficiently and effectively.