ISO 9001
Quality Management Systems
Review of process structure, documented information, responsibilities, operational controls, monitoring, nonconformity and corrective action, internal audit and management review evidence.
ISO 9001 reviewManagement Systems Review
ISO, MCS & FPC / EN 1090 Reviews
Independent review of management systems, certification requirements, Factory Production Control, documentation, controls and supporting evidence.
Review your management system or conformity arrangements before external assessment, or before weaknesses become operational problems.
ISO 9001 · ISO/IEC 27001 · ISO/IEC 42001 · MCS · FPC / EN 1090
Independent. Evidence-based. Fixed-fee.
Featured specialist area
ISO/IEC 42001: AI Management Systems
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being managed through formal management-system structures. ISO/IEC 42001 provides a framework for establishing, operating, maintaining and continually improving an Artificial Intelligence Management System.
DAN AUDITS provides structured review of the management-system elements surrounding AI use, including governance, responsibilities, policies and controls, risk and impact considerations, operational processes, documentation, monitoring and review.
The review is designed to help organisations understand whether their documented system and supporting evidence are coherent, appropriately structured and aligned with the framework being used.
Who it is for
For organisations working in standards-led environments.
This service is for directors, managers and owners who need an independent review of a management system, its documentation, its controls or the evidence supporting it.
It may be relevant where an organisation is:
- preparing for initial certification or external assessment
- preparing for surveillance, reassessment or a significant review
- developing a new management system or formalising an existing one
- concerned about gaps, inconsistencies or unclear responsibilities
- reviewing whether documented procedures reflect what actually happens
- strengthening the structure and evidence of an established system
You do not need to be an expert in the standard or framework. The purpose of the review is to provide a structured, independent view of the material presented.
What we review
Five specialist areas. One structured review approach.
DAN AUDITS focuses on management systems and certification-related frameworks where structure, documentation, controls and objective evidence matter.
ISO/IEC 27001
Information Security Management Systems
Review of the ISMS structure, information-security policies, risk-related documentation, control framework, responsibilities, documented evidence and management-system coherence.
ISO/IEC 27001 reviewISO/IEC 42001
Artificial Intelligence Management Systems
Review of AI governance, roles and responsibilities, policies and controls, risk and impact considerations, operational processes, documentation, monitoring and review evidence.
ISO/IEC 42001 review
MCS
Microgeneration Certification Scheme
Review of relevant management-system documentation, procedures, process controls, records, responsibilities, traceability and readiness against the applicable certification requirements.
MCS review
FPC / EN 1090
Factory Production Control
Review of production-control arrangements, traceability, inspection and testing, documented procedures, records, competence, nonconformity controls and document management.
FPC / EN 1090 reviewHow we work
A defined review process.
The same disciplined approach is applied across the scope of the engagement. The work is document-led, evidence-based and agreed in advance.
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Define the scope
Confirm the standard or framework, the part of the system to be reviewed and the documents or evidence available.
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Review the documentation
Examine the relevant policies, procedures, records, controls and supporting evidence within the agreed scope.
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Analyse the system
Consider structure, consistency, responsibilities, documented controls and the relationship between the system and the evidence provided.
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Report and walk through findings
Provide clear written findings and explain the key points, areas requiring attention and practical next steps.
What you can expect
A review of the system, not a generic checklist.
The review is focused on the material within the agreed scope and on whether the management-system structure, documentation, controls and supporting evidence make sense together.
Depending on the scope, the review may identify:
- documentation that is unclear, incomplete or inconsistent
- controls or responsibilities that are not clearly defined
- gaps between documented arrangements and supporting evidence
- records or evidence that may require further attention
- areas where different parts of the system do not align
- practical next steps for the organisation to consider
Why this service
Independent perspective. Fixed-fee clarity. Structured review.
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Independent
DAN AUDITS operates independently and does not act as a certification body or make certification decisions.
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Defined scope
The review is based on an agreed scope, so the client knows what is being examined.
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Fixed-fee clarity
Where the scope is suitable, the fee is agreed in advance.
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Evidence-based
Findings are based on the documents, controls and supporting evidence presented within the agreed scope.
Technical capability
Technical capability behind DAN AUDITS
Third-party audit experience, not consultancy alone.
DAN AUDITS reviews are carried out by a third-party auditor with certification-body audit experience, supported by formal Lead Auditor qualifications and training across:
ISO 9001 · ISO/IEC 27001 · ISO/IEC 42001
This includes BSI Lead Auditor Practitioner qualifications, CQI/IRCA Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training and formal ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor training and assessment.
The difference is the perspective. Reviews are approached from the standpoint of an independent third-party certification audit, examining documentation, controls and objective evidence rather than simply advising on how a system could be written.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a Management Systems & Standards Review?
It is a structured, fixed-fee review of selected management-system documentation, controls and supporting evidence against an agreed scope.
Who is this service for?
It is for organisations working with standards-led systems or certification frameworks, including ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, MCS and FPC / EN 1090.
Can you review a system before certification?
Yes. A review can be scoped around the documentation, controls and evidence an organisation wants examined before an external assessment.
Do you implement the system?
No. DAN AUDITS reviews the agreed material and reports findings. Implementation and operational execution remain with the organisation.
Do you issue certificates?
No. DAN AUDITS is not a certification body and does not issue management-system certificates.
Can you guarantee certification?
No. A review cannot guarantee the outcome of an external certification or scheme assessment.
Which standards and frameworks do you support?
The current service covers ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, MCS and FPC / EN 1090, subject to the agreed scope.
How long does a review take?
The duration depends on the scope, complexity and volume of documentation. This is confirmed before the engagement is agreed.
What do you need to start?
Usually a short description of the system or issue, the relevant standard or framework, and the key documents within the proposed scope.
Is the service fixed fee?
Where the scope can be clearly defined, the work is quoted on a fixed-fee basis before the engagement begins.
Do you provide ongoing management?
No. The service is limited to the agreed review, written findings and the agreed walk-through of those findings.
What happens after the review?
DAN AUDITS provides the agreed written findings and walks through the key points, areas requiring attention and next steps.
Next step
Not sure whether this is the right service for you?
Tell us which standard or framework you are working with and what you want reviewed. We can confirm whether the request fits the service and define the appropriate scope before any engagement is agreed.
DAN AUDITS provides two independent service lines: Commercial Borrowing Risk Review and Management Systems & Standards Review. Both are document-led, independently scoped and designed to give clients a clearer understanding of what the documentation and evidence actually show.
Request a Management Systems Review
Engagements are subject to our Terms of Engagement – Systems & Standards.