Why should Internal Auditors not Use a Checklist for ISO Certification?

Most of the internal auditors tend to use a checklist whenever they are appointed by an organization to examine the management system before a final audit conducted by a neutral third party certification body. It helps them remember what they should examine and what they should look for. Now, you might be thinking what is wrong in it. Well. Let me tell you that many things may go against the audit of your organization due to this checklist-dependency. It can lead your organization to bad procedures that in the long run may end up with a disastrous management system. Let’s explore the reasons why you should not let your internal or regulatory auditors use a checklist while you are organizing an internal audit for ISO certification.