This book describes the history, principles, methods and future developments in the field of quality auditing. Based in outline on the new international ISO quality auditing standards, the text addresses the reasons for and the practical application and implementation of these requirements. The role of quality auditing within the TQM approach is examined and a new way of looking at product audits and testing is presented. It should be viewed as a combined text and handbook on the practical approach to the total subject of quality auditing. The publication will be extremely useful to both existing quality audit management and personnel, together with students auditors and general management. This book should be of interest to quality assessors (auditors) - quality audit managers and personnel, quality managers in all organizations, quality consultants, quality professionals, and student "quality auditors".