On 16 September 2026, ISO launched ISO 9001:2026. This is the new edition of the standard for quality management systems. This makes a new version available of the standard that, according to ISO, is the most widely used standard for quality management worldwide.
The announcement provided contains no transition period for organisations that are already certified to ISO 9001. The source also does not mention any other specific obligations arising from the launch. As a result, the announcement only indicates that the standard has been updated, without specifying a deadline or specific follow-up steps for certificate holders.
