ISO published ISO 9001:2026, the new edition of the world’s most widely used quality standard, in September 2026. The environmental standard ISO 14001:2026 was published earlier in the year. Both start a three-year transition.
Key dates
- ISO 9001:2026: published September 2026; transition expected to run about three years (to around September 2029).
- ISO 14001:2026: 2015 certificates must transition by 30 April 2029.
What changed in ISO 9001:2026
- Quality culture and ethical behaviour built into leadership requirements
- Clearer, separate handling of risks and opportunities
- Stronger change management
- Key terms included in the standard itself
What changed in ISO 14001:2026
- Wider context: climate change, biodiversity, pollution and resources
- Stronger life-cycle and value-chain thinking
- Clearer change management, leadership integration and internal audit programmes
What to do now
Your 2015 certificates stay valid during the transition. Plan your upgrade to line up with your next surveillance or recertification audit to avoid a rush in 2029.
How Cert360 helps
A fixed-fee gap analysis against the 2026 editions, updated documents, staff briefings and an internal audit, ready for your next scheduled audit.
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