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ISO 9001:2026's The 2nd Draft Standard is Ready

Dec 10, 20243 min read

Updated: Jan 7


ISO 9001: A Reference Point for Quality Management Systems

The ISO 9001 standard serves as a global reference point for quality management systems and is periodically revised to adapt to current developments. The revision process for the existing ISO 9001:2015 standard is ongoing, with the new version expected to be published in 2026.

This revision process typically takes 36 months to complete. Currently, work is underway to prepare the second committee draft (CD2), with the target publication date set for September 2026.


Expected Changes

Although the revision process has not yet been finalized, updates are anticipated in the following areas:


1. Risk and Opportunity Management

  • ISO 9001:2015: Emphasizes a risk-based thinking approach but does not provide a detailed framework for addressing opportunities.

  • ISO 9001:2026: Expected to address risks and opportunities as separate topics, with a more comprehensive definition of opportunity management.

2. Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0

  • ISO 9001:2015: Includes general references to technological advancements but lacks specific requirements related to digital transformation and Industry 4.0.

  • ISO 9001:2026: Anticipated to focus on integrating digitalization, automation, and artificial intelligence into quality management systems.

3. Sustainability and Social Responsibility

  • ISO 9001:2015: Does not explicitly address sustainability and social responsibility.

  • ISO 9001:2026: Expected to integrate environmental sustainability and social responsibility into quality management systems.

4. Supply Chain Management

  • ISO 9001:2015: Addresses supply chain management with general requirements.

  • ISO 9001:2026: Aims to strengthen supply chain management processes to better adapt to global supply chain dynamics.

5. User Experience and Flexibility

  • ISO 9001:2015: Provides user-friendly language and a flexible framework but offers limited implementation guidelines.

  • ISO 9001:2026: Expected to enhance user-friendly language and increase the availability of implementation guides.

6. Certification Process

  • ISO 9001:2015: Follows standard certification processes.

  • ISO 9001:2026: Likely to promote the use of digitalization and automation tools in the certification process.

7. Performance and Outcome Orientation

  • ISO 9001:2015: Highlights a process-based approach but does not delve deeply into performance outcomes.

  • ISO 9001:2026: Anticipated to define performance and outcome-based metrics more comprehensively within the quality management system.


Additional Sections

Based on expectations for ISO 9001:2026, the most significant changes focus on the areas outlined above. Other sections of the standard (e.g., 8. Operation, 9. Performance Evaluation, 10. Improvement) are not expected to undergo substantial changes but may include minor adjustments for clarity.


8. Operation

  • ISO 9001:2015: Covers processes for delivering products and services to meet customer requirements in detail.

  • ISO 9001:2026: No significant changes are expected, but innovations in supply chain and digitalization may indirectly impact this section.

9. Performance Evaluation

  • ISO 9001:2015: Includes performance measurement, analysis, and evaluation processes.

  • ISO 9001:2026: Minor improvements, such as emphasizing performance-driven approaches and encouraging the use of data analytics and digital metrics, are expected.

10. Improvement

  • ISO 9001:2015: Focuses on the organization's commitment to continual improvement.

  • ISO 9001:2026: Will likely maintain its structure but may integrate digital transformation and sustainability into improvement processes.


Transition Period

After the publication of the new standard, organizations are typically given a three-year transition period to achieve compliance. During this time, existing ISO 9001:2015 certifications will remain valid, but compliance with the new standard will be required at the end of the transition.


Conclusion

The ISO 9001:2026 revision process is meticulously conducted to ensure quality management systems align with current needs and technological advancements. Organizations are advised to closely follow this process and make necessary preparations to gain a competitive edge and achieve sustainable success.


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