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What are the best practices for conducting internal audits under ISO 9001:2015 and how should non-conformities be addressed?
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The best practices for conducting internal audits under ISO 9001:2015 include:

1. **Planning the Audit Schedule**: Develop a schedule that covers all areas of the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensures compliance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.

2. **Planning the Process Audit**: Prepare by reviewing the standard, internal documentation, and creating a checklist of topics to cover during the audit.

3. **Conducting the Audit**: Execute the audit by asking questions, reviewing documents, and observing processes to gather evidence of compliance.

4. **Reporting on the Audit**: Report the findings to relevant managers, highlighting both conformities and nonconformities.

5. **Follow-up on Issues or Improvements Found**: Address any nonconformities by implementing corrective actions and verifying their effectiveness.

When addressing nonconformities, the organization should:

1. **Control and Correct the Nonconformity**: Take immediate action to correct the issue and manage any consequences.

2. **Evaluate the Need to Eliminate Causes**: Determine the root cause of the nonconformity to prevent recurrence.

3. **Implement Corrective Actions**: Take steps to eliminate the root cause and prevent future occurrences.

4. **Review the Effectiveness of Corrective Actions**: Verify that the corrective actions have been effective in resolving the issue.

5. **Make Changes to Documentation**: Update any relevant documentation to reflect changes made to address the nonconformity.