scope:

This International Standard provides guidance on qualification criteria for environmental auditors and lead auditors and is applicable to both internal and external auditors. Criteria for the selection and composition of audit teams are not included, reference is made to ISO 14011 for information on these subjects.

NOTE - This International Standard has been developed in parallel with the development of International Standards on general principles of environmental auditing (ISO 14010) and on guidelines for auditing of environmental management systems (ISO 14011) specifically. It may require revision, if and when ISo develops detailed guidance on other types of environmental audits.