Quality Control Audit Checklist

Use this Quality Control Audit Checklist to assess processes, identify non-conformities, and verify compliance with quality standards across operations.

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Quality Control Audit Checklist

Documentation & Procedures

Personnel & Training

Equipment & Facility Controls

Process Control & Monitoring

Product Or Service Quality

Non-Conformance & Corrective Action

Internal Audits & Reviews

Continuous Improvement & Customer Feedback

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Quality Control Audit Checklist

Use this Quality Control Audit Checklist to assess processes, identify non-conformities, and verify compliance with quality standards across operations.

1. Are all standard operating procedures (SOPs) clearly documented and readily available?

2. Are work instructions and process flowcharts documented, maintained, and kept current?

3. Is there a documented process for version control that includes the prompt removal of obsolete documents?

4. Are quality control records systematically archived and maintained for the required regulatory and internal durations?

1. Are all personnel provided with initial and periodic refresher training on quality procedures, with necessary certifications and updated training records?

2. Are individual quality control responsibilities clearly defined with a documented chain of command for addressing quality issues?

1. Is regular calibration of measurement and test equipment performed and are maintenance records kept up to date?

2. Are facility conditions—such as cleanliness, temperature, humidity, and environmental factors—monitored and documented properly?

3. Are safety protocols, emergency procedures, and regular safety inspections in place and compliant with regulations?

1. Are process parameters and quality standards clearly defined, documented, and regularly reviewed?

2. Are in-process inspections scheduled and conducted with deviations recorded and monitored?

3. Are control charts or similar tools utilized, and are performance metrics routinely reviewed to detect trends?

1. Are quality specifications and acceptance criteria documented, clearly communicated, and used to verify outputs?

2. Are final inspection and testing protocols executed before product or service release, with results systematically recorded?

3. Are customer requirements documented and integrated into quality checks to ensure that expectations are met?

1. Is there a formal process for reporting, documenting, and investigating non-conformances?

2. Are corrective actions implemented and followed up to ensure their effectiveness?

3. Is there a system to analyze recurring issues and track quality improvement initiatives?

1. Are internal audits scheduled and conducted regularly, including independent reviews when possible?

2. Are audit findings documented, reviewed with management, and used to implement corrective actions?

3. Are regular management reviews held with documented decisions aimed at improving quality practices?

1. Are key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality control defined and regularly analyzed for continuous improvement?

2. Is there a structured process for collecting, analyzing customer feedback, and implementing actionable recommendations?

3. Are quality control procedures periodically reviewed, updated, and tracked for improvement effectiveness?