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+# Standard Operating Procedure: Internal Audit
+
+| Document ID | SOP-004 |
+|-------------|---------|
+| Title | Internal Audit |
+| Revision | 1.0 |
+| Effective Date | [DATE] |
+| Author | [AUTHOR] |
+| Approved By | [APPROVER] |
+| Department | Quality Assurance |
+
+---
+
+## 1. Purpose
+
+To establish a systematic approach for conducting internal audits to verify the effectiveness of the Quality Management System.
+
+## 2. Scope
+
+This procedure covers:
+- QMS process audits
+- Compliance audits
+- Product audits
+- System audits
+
+## 3. Definitions
+
+| Term | Definition |
+|------|------------|
+| Audit | Systematic, independent examination to determine conformance |
+| Auditor | Person qualified to perform audits |
+| Finding | Observation of conformance or nonconformance |
+| Observation | Noted item not rising to level of finding |
+
+## 4. Responsibilities
+
+### 4.1 Lead Auditor
+- Plans and schedules audits
+- Prepares audit checklists
+- Conducts audit activities
+- Reports audit findings
+
+### 4.2 Quality Manager
+- Maintains audit program
+- Qualifies auditors
+- Reviews audit reports
+- Reports to management
+
+### 4.3 Auditee
+- Provides access to areas/records
+- Responds to findings
+- Implements corrective actions
+
+## 5. Procedure
+
+### 5.1 Annual Audit Schedule
+
+1. Develop annual audit schedule considering:
+   - Previous audit results
+   - Process criticality
+   - Regulatory requirements
+   - Changes to processes
+2. Ensure all QMS processes audited at least annually
+3. Obtain management approval
+4. Communicate schedule to affected areas
+
+### 5.2 Auditor Qualification
+
+Auditors shall:
+- Complete auditor training course
+- Conduct at least 2 audits under supervision
+- Be independent of area being audited
+- Maintain competence through ongoing audits
+
+### 5.3 Audit Preparation
+
+1. Review applicable procedures and standards
+2. Review previous audit reports
+3. Prepare audit checklist
+4. Notify auditee of audit scope and schedule
+5. Confirm auditor availability
+
+### 5.4 Conducting the Audit
+
+1. Hold opening meeting with auditee
+2. Execute audit checklist
+3. Gather objective evidence:
+   - Document review
+   - Personnel interviews
+   - Process observation
+4. Document findings with evidence
+5. Classify findings:
+   - Major Nonconformance
+   - Minor Nonconformance
+   - Observation
+6. Hold closing meeting
+
+### 5.5 Audit Reporting
+
+1. Complete audit report within 5 business days
+2. Report shall include:
+   - Audit scope and criteria
+   - Personnel interviewed
+   - Findings with evidence
+   - Recommendations
+3. Distribute report to auditee and management
+
+### 5.6 Finding Resolution
+
+1. Auditee responds with corrective action plan within 10 business days
+2. Quality reviews and approves plan
+3. Auditee implements corrective actions
+4. Auditor verifies effectiveness
+5. Close finding upon verification
+
+## 6. Audit Records
+
+Maintain for 5 years:
+- Audit schedules
+- Checklists
+- Reports
+- Corrective action records
+
+## 7. Related Documents
+
+- FRM-006 Audit Checklist Template
+- FRM-007 Audit Report Template
+- SOP-002 CAPA
+
+---
+
+## Revision History
+
+| Rev | Date | Description | Author |
+|-----|------|-------------|--------|
+| 1.0 | [DATE] | Initial release | [AUTHOR] |