Audits & Assurance
Purpose Driven Audits
Independent audits designed around your specific objectives — whether certification readiness, continual improvement, regulatory preparation or process optimisation.
Independent internal audits conducted by qualified lead auditors verifying conformity, identifying nonconformities and driving continual improvement across all management systems.
Rigorous pre-certification mock assessments simulating the third-party certification audit — identifying all gaps before your formal audit and maximising first-time success.
Independent process and product quality audits identifying control gaps, inspection weaknesses, nonconformance management failures and improvement opportunities.
LPA programme design and implementation verifying that critical process controls are consistently followed at all levels — from operator through to leadership.
Incoming inspection programme reviews and supplier performance assessments covering quality, delivery and compliance metrics across your approved supplier base.
Independent reviews of project quality plans, inspection and test plans and hold point compliance for construction, infrastructure and engineering organisations.
Supplier & Second-Party Audits
Protecting your supply chain through structured qualification, development and compliance audits of suppliers, subcontractors and third parties.
Structured second-party audits of key suppliers verifying quality management capability, process controls and conformity with your supply chain requirements.
Development-focused audits identifying supplier improvement priorities and supporting structured development programmes to raise supply chain performance.
Multi-tier supply chain audits covering subcontractors, sub-suppliers and service providers — ensuring compliance flows through your entire supply chain.
Risk-based supplier audits assessing critical dependencies, single-source exposure, financial stability indicators and compliance obligations.
Supplier due diligence assessments covering quality, environmental, social compliance, ethical trade and regulatory conformity obligations.
Audit and assessment of carrier and 3PL partners covering transport compliance, fleet safety, cold chain controls and logistics quality management.
Sector-Specific Audits
Industry-specific audit services requiring specialist knowledge of sector standards, regulatory frameworks and customer-specific requirements.
Qualified VDA 6.3 process auditors conducting structured process audits across automotive manufacturing sites and supply chains — turtle diagram approach.
Structured NADCAP preparation audits covering special processes — welding, NDT, chemical processing, heat treatment — against Nadcap checklist requirements.
IRIS / ISO/TS 22163 mock certification audits conducted by qualified rail industry auditors — identifying all gaps before your UNIFE registration audit.
Realistic mock audits simulating your most demanding customer or regulatory assessments — identifying gaps and building team confidence before the real audit.
Counterfeit part prevention programme reviews covering supplier qualification, incoming inspection, traceability controls and AS6174 / AS5553 compliance.
Fleet safety audits covering vehicle roadworthiness, driver compliance, tachograph management and transport operator licence obligations.
Warehouse compliance audits covering storage conditions, handling procedures, inventory management and distribution quality controls.
Independent reviews of asset integrity programmes, maintenance management systems and compliance with regulatory and contractual maintenance obligations.
Independent reviews of safety management systems, safety case documentation and safety assurance processes for rail, energy and high-hazard environments.
Assessments of fleet readiness, reliability performance and maintenance effectiveness for rail rolling stock, aviation and transport organisations.
SA8000 and SMETA-aligned social compliance audits covering labour standards, working conditions, modern slavery, ethical sourcing and human rights obligations.
GxP & Life Science Audits
Specialist GxP audit and inspection readiness services for pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and contract research organisations.
Qualified GxP auditors conducting GMP, GCP, GLP, GDP and GVP audits against regulatory expectations — FDA, EMA, MHRA, TGA and ICH guidelines.
Full-scope mock regulatory inspections simulating FDA, EMA, MHRA and TGA inspection approaches — identifying all critical and major findings before the real inspection.
Comprehensive inspection readiness programmes covering documentation review, SME preparation, back-room operations and real-time response strategy.
GxP-compliant internal quality system audits across manufacturing, packaging, QC laboratories, clinical operations and distribution environments.
Independent reviews of CAPA effectiveness, deviation investigation quality, change control compliance and root cause analysis robustness.
HACCP plan reviews, internal food safety system audits, allergen management reviews, labelling compliance and traceability recall readiness assessments.
Food Safety & Consumer Audits
Sector-specific food safety audits covering HACCP, allergen management, traceability and supplier qualification — for food manufacturers, processors and retail supply chains.
Independent HACCP plan reviews verifying hazard analysis, critical control points, monitoring procedures and corrective action requirements are current and effective.
Get Proposal →Comprehensive internal audits of food safety management systems against FSSC 22000, BRCGS, ISO 22000 and HACCP requirements — identifying gaps before certification audit.
Get Proposal →Structured allergen management audits covering segregation, labelling, cleaning validation, supplier declarations and staff awareness — reducing allergen incident and recall risk.
Get Proposal →Second-party food safety audits of suppliers, co-manufacturers and raw material providers — verifying GFSI standards compliance and food safety management capability.
Get Proposal →Traceability system assessments and recall simulation exercises — verifying your ability to trace and recall products within regulatory timeframes.
Get Proposal →Social compliance and ethical trade audits covering labour standards, working conditions, health and safety and management systems — aligned to SA8000 and SMETA requirements.
Get Proposal →HSE & Environmental Audits
Independent health, safety and environmental compliance audits protecting organisations from regulatory exposure, incidents and enforcement action.
On-site HSE compliance audits identifying regulatory exposure, unsafe conditions, machinery safety gaps and corrective action priorities across all sectors.
Environmental compliance audits covering permit conditions, emissions monitoring, waste management obligations and environmental regulatory requirements.
Independent reviews of asset integrity management programmes, risk-based inspection regimes and process safety management systems.
Process safety reviews and operational readiness assessments for energy, chemical and high-hazard manufacturing organisations.
Construction and infrastructure site safety audits covering CDM compliance, contractor management, environmental controls and permit requirements.
Independent assurance reviews of ESG governance frameworks, sustainability reporting, carbon data quality and environmental performance claims.
Cyber, OT & Information Security Audits
Technical security audits protecting organisations against cyber threats, data breaches and operational technology vulnerabilities.
ISO 27001-aligned information security audits identifying control gaps, vulnerabilities and compliance exposures across all information assets.
Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing across web applications, networks, cloud environments, APIs and business systems — all sectors.
Operational technology security assessments identifying vulnerabilities across PLC, SCADA, DCS, manufacturing networks and industrial control systems.
Independent reviews of security architecture, network segmentation, access control frameworks and zero-trust implementation for technology organisations.
Structured reviews of AI governance frameworks, model accountability, bias controls, transparency obligations and EU AI Act compliance.
GDPR and data protection audits assessing data flows, consent mechanisms, access controls, retention policies and breach response capability.
Operational resilience assessments covering critical business services, impact tolerances, third-party dependencies and recovery capability.
Remote & Virtual Auditing
Fully remote and hybrid audit delivery — bringing the same rigour as on-site assessment, delivered efficiently across global locations without travel cost or delay.
Fully remote audit delivery covering document review, remote interviews, virtual facility tours and digital evidence collection — cost-effective for geographically dispersed organisations.
Get Proposal →Blended audit programmes combining targeted on-site visits with remote document review and interview sessions — optimising audit efficiency without compromising coverage or rigour.
Get Proposal →Coordinated multi-site remote audit programmes covering multiple locations in a single engagement — consistent methodology, consolidated reporting and cross-site benchmarking.
Get Proposal →Remote supplier qualification and surveillance audits — delivering consistent supply chain audit coverage across global supplier bases without international travel cost.
Get Proposal →How AjaCertX Works With You
A structured engagement methodology — from initial assessment through to ongoing governance and continual improvement.
We define audit scope, objectives and criteria — aligning the audit programme to your regulatory obligations, certification requirements and operational risk profile.
Structured audit plan covering audit schedule, resource allocation, evidence requirements and auditee communication — agreed before any fieldwork begins.
On-site or remote audit execution — interviews, document review, process observation and evidence gathering against defined criteria.
Clear, evidence-based audit report with findings graded by severity, root cause context and recommended corrective actions.
Corrective action support — helping your team develop effective responses that address root causes and satisfy auditor or regulatory requirements.
Effectiveness verification — confirming corrective actions have been implemented and are working before closing findings out.
Knowledge For Your Team
How to design an internal audit programme that drives real improvement rather than just checking compliance boxes.
Read More →How to design and execute effective supplier audits that protect your supply chain and certification status.
Read More →What regulatory inspectors look for — and how mock inspections build the confidence and capability your team needs.
Read More →How to plan, conduct and report effective remote audits — covering technology, documentation and auditee engagement.
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