August 2026

ISO 9001:2026 is expected to replace ISO 9001:2015 at some point this year, probably in September. After that, organisations like yours will have up to three years to implement the required changes and complete a transition audit.  So, how do you prepare for that ISO 9001:2026 update? Well, importantly, the final edition of the standard

If you’re working towards ISO 42001 certification, your internal audit is one of the most important steps in the process. It’s where you find out whether your artificial intelligence management system (AIMS) works in practice, rather than just in theory.  Of course, you’ll want to pass your internal audit. That will allow you to move

How do you know whether your environmental management system is working in your organisation? Internal audits. Not only are these beneficial for your operational efficiency, but they’re also a key part of achieving or maintaining your ISO 14001 compliance.  Internal audits have, of course, always been important under ISO 14001:2015. With the 2026 revision now

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer something businesses are simply talking about. It’s already being used in customer service, marketing, operations, data analysis and decision-making across organisations of all sizes. As AI becomes more widely adopted, businesses face an important challenge: how to ensure AI is used responsibly, safely and effectively. To help address that

ISO 9001 has never treated suppliers as someone else’s problem.   If an external provider affects your ability to deliver a quality product or service, your QMS needs to control that relationship. That could apply to suppliers, subcontractors, outsourced services, logistics providers, software platforms, consultants or any other external provider that affects the customer.  And while

When many people think about ISO standards, they often associate them with quality managers, auditors, and compliance teams.But that perception is changing. As ISO standards continue to evolve, there is increasing emphasis on leadership involvement, accountability and strategic decision-making.  As we’ve seen with the recently released ISO 14001:2026 and the upcoming ISO 9001:2026, senior leaders

ISO 9001 has always expected organisations to understand the people and groups that affect their quality management system (QMS). In ISO language, these are usually called ‘interested parties’. In plain English, they’re your important stakeholders, those with an interest in or influence on your organisation.  ISO 9001:2026 is expected to strengthen this area. Stakeholder expectations

Continual improvement has always been central to ISO 9001. So, if you’re already certified to ISO 9001:2015, the idea itself won’t be new.  What may change with ISO 9001:2026 is how clearly you need to show that improvement is active, evidence-based and supported by leadership.  In simple terms, continual improvement should mean using your quality