{"id":3339,"date":"2026-06-02T08:26:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T06:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=3339"},"modified":"2026-06-02T16:14:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T14:14:39","slug":"factory-audit","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/factory-audit\/","title":{"rendered":"Factory Audit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/factory-audit\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Factory Audit<\/a> is a systematic assessment of a manufacturing facility conducted by an accredited <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/certification-body\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Certification Body<\/a> or independent inspection organization. The objective is to evaluate production conditions, quality processes and organizational structures and verify compliance with the requirements of the Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union (<a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Within certain <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC<\/a> certification schemes, a <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/factory-audit\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Factory Audit<\/a> is a mandatory element of <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/conformity-assessment\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">conformity assessment<\/a>. The <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/audit\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>audit<\/a> verifies whether the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/manufacturer\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>manufacturer<\/a> is capable of consistently producing products that comply with applicable regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n<p>A <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/factory-audit\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Factory Audit<\/a> typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>evaluation of manufacturing processes,<\/li>\n<li>assessment of quality control systems,<\/li>\n<li>review of <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>inspection of testing and measuring equipment,<\/li>\n<li>analysis of organizational procedures,<\/li>\n<li>and verification of traceability systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Factory Audits are particularly relevant for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/serial-production-certification\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Serial Production Certification<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>machinery and industrial equipment,<\/li>\n<li>pressure equipment,<\/li>\n<li>electrical products,<\/li>\n<li>personal protective equipment,<\/li>\n<li>and other regulated product categories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/audit\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Audit<\/a> results are documented in <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/audit\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>audit<\/a> reports and form part of the decision-making process for issuing or maintaining an <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac-certificate\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC Certificate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Terms<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Production <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/audit\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Audit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/production-surveillance\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Production Surveillance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/factory-production-control\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Factory Production Control<\/a> (FPC)<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/inspection-audit\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Inspection Audit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/inspection-control\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Inspection Control<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/qms\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Quality Management System<\/a> (QMS)<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/serial-production-certification\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Serial Production Certification<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/certification-body\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Certification Body<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/factory-audit\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Factory Audit<\/a> is a systematic assessment of a manufacturing facility conducted by an accredited <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/certification-body\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Certification Body<\/a> or independent inspection organization. The objective is to evaluate production conditions, quality processes and organizational structures and verify compliance with the requirements of the Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union (<a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">EAEU<\/a>). Within certain <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">EAC<\/a> certification schemes, a [&#x2026;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3339","glossary","type-glossary","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/3339","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/glossary"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/3339\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3341,"href":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/3339\/revisions\/3341"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3339"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}