Quality systems & corrective action · Core
Quality audit
Also called: QMS audit
ELI5
A systematic examination of quality processes and records.
Used in conversation
“Which requirement does quality audit fail or satisfy?”
Pitch context
You will see “Quality audit” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches quality systems & corrective action.
Why it matters: In quality systems & corrective action, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.
Caution
Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.
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Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Productivity programmeDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Acquisition.gov — Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 — Contracting by NegotiationSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- UK Government — Groceries Supply Code of PracticeSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16