Update to the most widely used quality management standard

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For almost four decades, ISO 9001 has provided organisations of every size and sector with a globally trusted framework for improving performance, building customer confidence and driving continual improvement. 

While maintaining the proven principles that have made it the international benchmark for quality management, the 2026 edition responds to an increasingly complex operating environment, where organisations must balance resilience with innovation and adapt quickly to changing markets and technologies. 

The new edition introduces targeted updates to improve clarity, usability and relevance while building on the familiar framework organisations already use. It places greater emphasis on leadership, a culture of quality and ethical behaviour, while providing greater clarity on the consideration of risks and opportunities to support better strategic decision-making. A new section also helps users better understand the intent of the requirements and apply them consistently.

ISO 9001 is used across every sector of the global economy. Its broad adoption has made it one of the world’s most widely recognised frameworks for quality management and a common language for organisations operating across international markets.

Organisations already using ISO 9001 will find the new edition represents a natural evolution, helping them build on existing management systems while ensuring they remain relevant, effective and aligned with today’s operating environment.

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