# Policy review checklist

Policy title / ID: __________
Version reviewed: __________
Owner: __________
Review date: __________
Review trigger / scope: __________

## Content
- [ ] Purpose and scope remain accurate.
- [ ] Responsibilities match current roles.
- [ ] Organizational changes have been considered.
- [ ] Related procedures and references are current.
- [ ] Required subject-matter reviewers have checked the content.

## Document control
- [ ] Owner, identifier, and version are recorded.
- [ ] Status and effective date are clear.
- [ ] Approval decision concerns the release version.
- [ ] Approving authority follows the internal process.
- [ ] Current and historical guidance can be distinguished.

## Communication
- [ ] Intended audience and publication location are defined.
- [ ] Changes and effective date are communicated appropriately.
- [ ] Acknowledgment requirements are defined where applicable.
- [ ] Any separate training needs have been assessed.
- [ ] Outstanding responses and exceptions have an owner.

## Records
- [ ] Review outcome is recorded.
- [ ] Approval record can be located.
- [ ] Relevant acknowledgment records can be located.
- [ ] Historical versions are handled under approved internal practices.

## Evidence references
[Links / identifiers for reviewed policy, approval, and related records]

## Open actions
| Action | Owner | Next step / target date | Evidence reference |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | |

## Outcome
[No change / revise / approved for release / retire]

Reviewed by: __________
Decision record: __________

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Total Policy — adaptable working checklist. Add your own requirements and specialist review. This is not an exhaustive audit or certification checklist.