May 2026

ISO 42001 & responsible AI governance: what good looks like

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already influencing decisions inside your organisation, whether you planned it or not. Your teams probably use it to draft content, filter CVs, forecast demand, answer customer enquiries, and so much more.  AI is therefore here to stay. So, the important question is, how do you govern it?  Applied well, an AI management system (AIMS) can help your business streamline its processes.   ISO/IEC […]

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How to integrate ISO 42001 with your existing management systems 

If you already operate one or more ISO management systems, there’s no need to treat ISO 42001 as a standalone add-on. It was developed using the ISO Harmonised Structure (sometimes known as Annexe SL), so it aligns with other management system standards that follow this, including ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and more.  This article explains how to integrate ISO 42001 into your existing management system(s). The objective here is to extend your

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How to map ISO 42001 to ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 

ISO 42001 helps you develop and implement an artificial intelligence (AI) management system (AIMS). It’s still a fairly new standard that many companies like yours are starting to implement and get certified.   Now, if you already run an ISO 27001 information security management system (ISMS), you don’t have to start ISO 42001 from scratch. Several aspects can be mapped from ISO 27001 to ISO 42001.  Then there’s ISO 27701, which sets the requirements (and provides guidance) for

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ISO 42001 requirements: a simple breakdown for businesses

ISO 42001 is a world-leading standard for artificial intelligence (AI) management systems (AIMS). However, if you’re looking into certification, you’ve probably realised that, with technical and sometimes abstract language, the requirements aren’t always crystal clear.  As expert ISO consultants in the UK, ISO QSL has helped hundreds of organisations develop ISO-compliant management systems. We’ve put together this guide to help your business break down the most important ISO 42001 requirements into

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How to carry out an ISO 42001 AI risk assessment 

Your business is likely one of a growing number using artificial intelligence (AI) in its operations. This introduces a new category of risk. Unlike traditional IT systems, AI can produce unpredictable and constantly adapting outputs, introduce bias or be misused in ways that can be difficult to control.  That’s why it’s so essential to have a solid structure in place. ISO 42001 provides a

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ISO 42001 vs ISO 9001 vs ISO 27001: key differences explained 

Are you deciding which ISO standard to implement next in your company and unsure whether to pursue ISO 42001, ISO 9001 or ISO 27001? The quickest way to get it right is to be clear on what each standard is meant to control, and how that relates to you.   ISO/IEC 42001: how you govern your Artificial Intelligence (AI) use through an

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