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ISO 9001:2015ISO 9001:2026

The new ISO 9001 is here.

The sixth edition keeps the framework you know and puts more weight on leadership, culture and how you handle change. Your 2015 certificate stays valid while you move across. We help you make the move on your terms.

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Published 16 September 2026. Transition period now open.

–days until the expected transition deadline (September 2029)

3 yearsanticipated transition period, to be confirmed by IAF

Clauses 4–10core structure retained from ISO 9001:2015

What changes for your quality management system

This is an evolution, not a rewrite. The process approach, PDCA and risk-based thinking stay central. These are the shifts an auditor will look for.

Quality culture and ethics

New emphasis

Top management is asked to visibly own quality culture and ethical behaviour. Expect auditors to ask how leaders promote it and how people experience it, not just whether a policy exists.

Risks and opportunities, separated

Clarified

Risks and opportunities now have distinct requirements for being determined and addressed. If your register blends them into one list, plan to split it.

Planned changes

Strengthened

Changes to the QMS need clearer planning, communication, monitoring and review. Change records and their follow-up will get closer attention.

Climate change context

Carried forward

Since the 2024 amendment, you must decide whether climate change is a relevant issue for your context and interested parties. The 2026 edition keeps that consideration.

Annex A guidance

New

A new informative annex supports practical implementation. It is guidance rather than a requirement, but useful when you rewrite procedures.

Your transition timeline

Certificates to ISO 9001:2015 remain valid during the transition period. Certification bodies must first be accredited to the new edition, so early planning matters.

Aug 2025

Draft released

DIS issued for member ballot.

Dec 2025

Members approve

Ballot passes and comment resolution begins.

Apr–Jul 2026

Final draft ballot

FDIS content settled.

16 Sep 2026

Standard published

Transition period begins.

~Sep 2029

Deadline

2015 certificates expected to lapse.

The three-year period and deadline are anticipated based on previous ISO revisions. Final arrangements are set by the IAF and accreditation bodies, so confirm current dates with us before you schedule.

How ready is your QMS?

Tick what is already in place. This is a quick self-check, not an audit.

Top management can describe how it builds quality culture and ethical behaviour Risks and opportunities are recorded and treated separately QMS changes are planned, communicated and reviewed Context analysis addresses climate change and interested parties Internal audits already test leadership and culture, not only procedures Someone owns the transition plan and has a target date

Support from a team that audits every day

Gap analysis

We compare your current QMS against ISO 9001:2026 and give you a prioritised action list.

Training

Leadership briefings, internal auditor courses and transition training for your quality team.

Transition audit

Plan your move to the new certificate alongside your next surveillance or recertification cycle.

Start your transition now

Tell us your current certificate expiry and sites. We will suggest the earliest sensible transition window.

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