AI Audit
is a question frequently asked by compliance managers and business leaders. This guide explains the standard, its requirements, who needs it, and how to achieve it.
How to Get Certified
AIDefinition and Scope
Covers the following scope: the full range of requirements defined in the standard. The standard defines mandatory and recommended requirements. Certification is issued by accredited bodies including Bureau Veritas, SGS, TUV, BSI, and LRQA.
At a glance
Who needs this?
Organisations that need to demonstrate compliance to clients, regulators, or procurement bodies require this certification. Specific sectors include financial services, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing. Univate advises on whether the standard is mandatory or voluntary in your market.
Key Requirements
The key requirements include: documented scope, policy, risk assessment, objectives, internal audit, and management review. Each requirement must be implemented and evidenced before the certification audit.
Documented scope
The boundaries of the assessment are defined and documented.
Policy
A policy sets the direction and commitment for the programme.
Risk assessment
Relevant risks are identified, assessed and addressed.
Objectives
Measurable objectives are defined and tracked.
Internal audit
The programme is reviewed internally before the external audit.
Management review
Leadership reviews performance and drives improvement.
What a AI Audit delivers
Gives a structured view of current Industry 4.0 readiness.
Helps identify and prioritise improvement areas.
Supports planning for digital transformation initiatives.
Provides a common framework for internal discussions.
Helps demonstrate commitment to clients and partners.
Supports continual improvement over time.
How to Get Certified
Gap analysis
Gap analysis against the standard.
Implementation
Implement missing controls and documentation.
Internal audit
Carry out an internal audit to confirm readiness.
Stage 1 audit
Documentation review.
Stage 2 audit
Implementation review. The certificate is issued after Stage 2.
Surveillance audits
Surveillance audits are carried out annually.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Univate’s implementation programme addresses all four from day one.
Scoping
Scoping too broadly or too narrowly.
Risk assessment
Incomplete risk assessment.
Internal audit evidence
Insufficient internal audit evidence.
Management engagement
Lack of management engagement.
AI Audit in nine markets
Univate Global supports AI Audit (Industry 4.0) readiness across nine markets, helping organisations understand where they stand and plan their next steps.
UAE
Relevant to organisations in UAE that want a structured view of their Industry 4.0 readiness and improvement priorities.
Saudi Arabia
Relevant to organisations in Saudi Arabia that want a structured view of their Industry 4.0 readiness and improvement priorities.
Philippines
Relevant to organisations in Philippines that want a structured view of their Industry 4.0 readiness and improvement priorities.
South Africa
Relevant to organisations in South Africa that want a structured view of their Industry 4.0 readiness and improvement priorities.
USA
Relevant to organisations in USA that want a structured view of their Industry 4.0 readiness and improvement priorities.
Singapore
Relevant to organisations in Singapore that want a structured view of their Industry 4.0 readiness and improvement priorities.
Malaysia
Relevant to organisations in Malaysia that want a structured view of their Industry 4.0 readiness and improvement priorities.
Vietnam
Relevant to organisations in Vietnam that want a structured view of their Industry 4.0 readiness and improvement priorities.
India
Relevant to organisations in India that want a structured view of their Industry 4.0 readiness and improvement priorities.
Why Univate Global for AI Audit
Need help achieving this certification? Univate Global delivers end-to-end implementation in 9 markets.
Univate’s implementation programme addresses the most common mistakes from day one: scoping, risk assessment, internal audit evidence and management engagement.
EXPERIENCED TEAM
Our consultants support organisations through gap analysis, implementation and audit readiness.
TAILORED SCOPE
Each engagement is scoped to the sites, processes and objectives that matter to the organisation.
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