Feasibility and prospects for the use of digital technologies in the audit of a testing laboratory

Abstract

Confirmation of the testing laboratory competence is a necessary condition for ensuring the high quality of its functioning. Currently, the competence check of the testing laboratory is organized through the quality management system (QMS) audit procedure based on the requirements of the legislation. Distinctive features of the present time have determined the necessity to move from traditional formats of QMS audit to remote audit using digital technologies. Thus, the study focuses on the features of remote audit, the main factors determining the effectiveness of its implementation, the analysis of remote audit possibilities when checking the competence of the testing laboratory and development of a program for its implementation. The stages are defined and their characteristics are given for conducting a remote audit when checking the competence of the testing laboratory. On the basis of a risk-oriented approach, key stages and tasks are defined when using digital technologies during remote audit.