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Part I and part II Audits

What are Part I and Part II Audits?

Part I Audits (First-Party Audits)

A Part I Audit, also known as a First-Party Audit, is conducted internally by a company using its own trained personnel—operating in a position of functional independence—or through qualified external consultants.
The Part I Auditor is a professional responsible for evaluating an organisation’s quality, environmental, safety, or other management systems to verify compliance with applicable standards and internal requirements.

First-party audits are essential for:

  • maintaining management system effectiveness

  • identifying nonconformities and improvement opportunities

  • preparing the organisation for certification audits

Part II Audits (Second-Party Audits)

A Part II Audit, or Second-Party Audit, is carried out by a company on its suppliers. These audits are conducted to verify that suppliers meet the necessary requirements for quality, regulatory compliance, performance and contractual obligations.

Customers may perform Part II audits using:

  • their own qualified internal auditors, or

  • specialised external consultants

The Part II Auditor is the professional responsible for assessing suppliers, often as part of the supplier qualification or supplier monitoring process.
Second-party audits help companies ensure supply chain reliability, compliance with standards, and continuous improvement across external partners.

Conducting Part I and Part II Audits

Conducting audits is essential to ensuring the quality, safety and regulatory compliance of business processes and management systems.
Orlando Engineering & Consulting Srl provides professional Part I (internal audits) and Part II (supplier audits) services, assessing compliance with international standards, local regulations, and specific customer requirements.

Our audits are carried out rigorously and impartially by experienced and certified auditors, ensuring an in-depth, objective evaluation of your organisation.

Part I Audits (Internal Audits)

During Part I audits, we analyse your internal processes to:

  • identify areas for improvement

  • verify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions

  • assess conformity with company procedures, policies and applicable standards

  • enhance the maturity and efficiency of your management system

Internal audits play a fundamental role in preparing for third-party certification audits and supporting continuous improvement.

Part II Audits (Supplier Audits)

In Part II audits, we evaluate your suppliers to ensure they meet the same high standards required internally.
This includes assessing:

  • compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements

  • performance, reliability and process capability

  • quality system effectiveness

  • risks associated with the supply chain

Supplier audits contribute to supplier qualification, reduce supply chain risks and strengthen overall operational resilience.

Comprehensive Audit Reports and Corrective Action Plans

Following each audit, we provide:

  • detailed audit reports

  • evidence-based findings

  • customised corrective action plans

  • guidance for improving processes and closing nonconformities

This approach enables companies to address issues promptly and effectively, turning audits into a strategic tool rather than a mere compliance obligation.

A Strategic Approach to Auditing

Our proactive and collaborative methodology ensures that audits deliver real value.
With our support, organisations can:

 

  • improve product and service quality

  • enhance customer satisfaction

  • reduce operational and regulatory risks

  • maintain long-term compliance

  • gain a measurable competitive advantage

How can we help you?

As described above, both Part I and Part II audits must be conducted by professionals trained to evaluate the compliance, adequacy and effectiveness of business practices.
Orlando Engineering & Consulting has the expertise and qualifications required to act as both Part I (internal) and Part II (supplier) Auditor.

Despite being a young company, Orlando Engineering & Consulting is built on solid consulting experience gained in Italy and abroad, with a proven track record of supporting nearly 50 companies across the chemical, medical, cosmetic and engineering industries.
This background enables us to perform audits with competence, independence and a deep understanding of regulatory and operational requirements.

Strengthen Your Compliance with Professional Auditing Services

Whether you need to conduct internal audits to evaluate your management system or supplier audits to qualify and monitor critical partners, our certified auditors can support you throughout the entire process.

We help organisations:

  • improve quality and operational performance

  • prepare for third-party certification

  • reduce supply chain risks

  • identify and close nonconformities efficiently

  • ensure long-term regulatory compliance

Contact Us for Part I and Part II Audit Support

If your company requires professional auditing services, contact Orlando Engineering & Consulting to schedule a free initial consultation.
We will assess your needs and propose a tailored audit plan aligned with your operational and regulatory requirements.

Get in touch today to strengthen your compliance, improve your processes and enhance your competitive advantage.