ISO 19011:2018(E)

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Foreword ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ vi
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Annex A Additional guidance for auditors planning and conducting audits .....................35
Bibliography ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 46

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