ISO 9001:2026 is published: what changes for certified organisations
ISO published the new edition of ISO 9001 in September 2026. It replaces ISO 9001:2015. Organisations that are already certified will have a transition period, expected to be about three years, to move to the new edition. Your certification body will confirm the exact deadline.
The structure stays familiar. The main changes are:
- more weight on quality culture and ethical behaviour, led by top management
- a more active approach to risks and opportunities
- clearer requirements for planning and managing changes
- climate change considered as part of the organisation's context
- more attention to organisational knowledge
What to do now: read the new edition, compare it with your current system, and plan the changes into your next internal audit and management review. QUALIO runs ISO 9001:2026 transition training and gap assessments. Contact us to plan yours.