ISO 9001:2026 published; certified organizations have until September 30, 2029 to transition
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ISO published ISO 9001:2026, the sixth edition of the quality management system requirements standard, on September 16, 2026. It replaces ISO 9001:2015 and its 2024 amendment, which ISO now lists as withdrawn. ISO says the new edition focuses on clarity, emphasizes quality culture and leadership, treats risks and opportunities separately, and aligns more closely with other ISO management system standards.
ISO says certified organizations will need to transition within the timeframe set through their certification cycle and should contact their certification body. Global Accreditation Cooperation (Global ACI), the international accreditation body network, published transition requirement TECH-3-TR 2029-09-30 on September 16, 2026 with a three-year transition. Under it, new and initial accredited certifications may only be issued to ISO 9001:2026 from March 31, 2028, and organizations certified to the 2015 edition have until September 30, 2029 to transition, at a surveillance, recertification or separate audit.
ISO 9001 certification is voluntary. Accredited testing labs are assessed to ISO/IEC 17025, which is a separate standard.
What it means for labs
If your lab or organization holds ISO 9001 certification, ask your certification body when it plans to offer transition audits and how they fit your audit cycle before September 30, 2029. If you are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 only, this revision does not change your accreditation requirements.
Sources
- ISO: ISO 9001:2026 Quality management systems, Requirements (opens in new tab)Official source · ISO
- Global ACI: Transition requirements for ISO 9001:2026 (Sept 16, 2026) (opens in new tab)Secondary source · Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated
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