You will see potential starting points and a route to discuss. These are contextual suggestions, not a legal requirement or a certification decision.
Curated standards
Different purposes. Different systems.
Potential relevance — not a blanket requirement. Industry suggestions are a starting point; actual applicability depends on activities, contracts and jurisdiction.
Quality management
ISO 9001:2026
Matching criterion: Consistent processes, customer requirements and improvement.
Process ownership, service consistency and improvement.
Published base edition
2026
Potential use
Cross-sector
Certification
Available through independent bodies; confirm scheme and scope.
Why this standard?
Consider this system when your priority is consistent work and customer confidence. Confirm the scope, relevant requirements and expected outputs before selecting a route.
New edition September 2026; confirm transition arrangements with your certification body.
Matching criterion: Environmental aspects, resource use and environmental performance.
Environmental aspects, resource use and performance review.
Published base edition
2026
Potential use
Cross-sector
Certification
Available through independent bodies; confirm scheme and scope.
Why this standard?
Consider this system when your priority is environmental performance. Confirm the scope, relevant requirements and expected outputs before selecting a route.
New edition April 2026; confirm applicable transition arrangements.
Matching criterion: Workplace hazards, worker participation and prevention.
Workplace hazards, participation and prevention processes.
Published base edition
2018
Potential use
Cross-sector
Certification
Available through independent bodies; confirm scheme and scope.
Why this standard?
Consider this system when your priority is worker health and safety. Confirm the scope, relevant requirements and expected outputs before selecting a route.
Includes Amendment 1:2024; the base edition remains 2018.
Matching criterion: Information assets, confidentiality, access and security risk.
Information risks, ownership and proportionate controls.
Published base edition
2022
Potential use
Cross-sector
Certification
Available through independent bodies; confirm scheme and scope.
Why this standard?
Consider this system when your priority is information-security governance. Confirm the scope, relevant requirements and expected outputs before selecting a route.
Includes Amendment 1:2024; certification is not a guarantee against cyber incidents.
Matching criterion: Responsibilities and risks from developing or using AI.
Accountability for AI use, development and related risks.
Published base edition
2023
Potential use
Cross-sector, where AI is in scope
Certification
Available through independent bodies; confirm scheme and scope.
Why this standard?
Consider this system when your priority is responsible ai governance. Confirm the scope, relevant requirements and expected outputs before selecting a route.
Applies to an AI management system, not a blanket approval of an AI product.
Matching criterion: Management of educational provision and learner needs; academic accreditation is separate.
Organisational processes supporting learners and educational purpose.
Published base edition
2025
Potential use
Educational organisations
Certification
Available through independent bodies; confirm scheme and scope.
Why this standard?
Consider this system when your priority is education management. Confirm the scope, relevant requirements and expected outputs before selecting a route.
Published July 2025; management-system certification is separate from academic accreditation.
Matching criterion: Management and delivery of IT services.
Service planning, delivery, review and improvement.
Published base edition
2018
Potential use
Organisations providing IT services
Certification
Available through independent bodies; confirm scheme and scope.
Why this standard?
Consider this system when your priority is reliable it service delivery. Confirm the scope, relevant requirements and expected outputs before selecting a route.
Matching criterion: Medical-device lifecycle quality; general healthcare alone does not establish applicability.
Quality processes in medical-device design, supply and manufacture.
Published base edition
2016
Potential use
Medical-device lifecycle organisations
Certification
Available through independent bodies; confirm scheme and scope.
Why this standard?
Consider this system when your priority is medical-device quality systems. Confirm the scope, relevant requirements and expected outputs before selecting a route.
Confirmed in 2025; certification does not itself grant medical-device market approval.
Matching criterion: Bribery exposure, due diligence and prevention controls.
Bribery risks, due diligence and accountable controls.
Published base edition
2025
Potential use
Cross-sector
Certification
Available through independent bodies; confirm scheme and scope.
Why this standard?
Consider this system when your priority is preventing and addressing bribery. Confirm the scope, relevant requirements and expected outputs before selecting a route.
New edition February 2025; addresses anti-bribery, not every compliance obligation.
A customer, vendor qualification or tender may value independent assurance. Check the exact requested scope and scheme.
Externally specified
A contract or applicable requirement may specify a certificate. Confirm the actual wording and relevant jurisdiction; an industry name alone is not enough.
Implementation first
You may improve processes without seeking immediate certification. Choose the route that serves your purpose.
For an existing certificate or a new edition, ask your certification body about accepted editions, applicable amendments and transition dates. No universal transition deadline is assumed here.
Published editions & updates
Verified 4 October 2026. Published editions, amendments and draft revisions are distinct. Check the linked ISO listing before committing to a scope.
New edition February 2025; addresses anti-bribery, not every compliance obligation.
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