Before you build, upgrade or certify a management system, you need to know where you stand. A gap analysis compares your current practices, documents and records with the requirements of the standard, and tells you what is already in place, what is missing and what to do first.
It is the first step of every ITA consultancy project, and it can also be bought on its own: many organisations use it to plan a transition to a new edition, to estimate the effort before a tender, or to get an independent view before deciding to work with a consultant.
When you need it
- You plan to seek certification for the first time.
- You must move to a new edition, such as ISO 9001:2026, ISO 14001:2026 or FSSC 22000 Version 7.
- You are adding a standard to an existing system.
- A customer, tender or regulator asks for a certified system and you need to know the effort involved.
- Your last external audit raised findings and you want an independent view.
What we do
- Review of your processes, documents and records against each requirement of the standard.
- Interviews with top management, process owners and staff.
- Site tour to see practices on the shop floor, in the warehouse or in the office.
- Rating of each requirement: in place, partly in place or missing.
- Prioritised action plan with owners, effort and a realistic timeline.
What you receive
- Gap analysis report organised by clause or requirement
- Summary of strengths and key gaps for top management
- Prioritised action plan and project timeline
- Estimate of the documentation and training needed
- Closing meeting with your management team
Standards covered
We deliver this service for ISO 9001:2026, ISO 14001:2026, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000 Version 7, BRCGS Food Safety, ISO 22301 and ISO/IEC 42001, alone or as an integrated management system.
Coverage
We work with organisations across the Middle East, Africa and Europe from our offices in London, Cairo, Dammam and Vienna, on site or remotely, in all languages.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a gap analysis take?
Usually one to three days on site for a single site and one standard, depending on size and complexity. We confirm the duration in the proposal.
Can it cover several standards at once?
Yes. A combined gap analysis for an integrated management system avoids reviewing the shared requirements several times.
Can it be done remotely?
Document review and interviews can be done remotely, but a site visit gives a much more reliable picture of how the system works in practice.