{"id":7898,"date":"2026-01-12T16:00:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T16:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/uk\/standards\/\/\/revisions-2\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T16:44:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T16:44:33","slug":"revisions","status":"publish","type":"standard-post-filter","link":"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/uk\/standards\/iso-9001\/technical\/revisions\/","title":{"rendered":"ISO 9001:2026 Revision &#038; History &#8211; What You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What Is ISO 9001:2026?<\/h2>\r\n<p>ISO 9001:2026 will be the revised version of the globally recognised <a href=\"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/uk\/standards\/iso-9001\/insights\/what-is-a-quality-management-system\/\">Quality Management System (QMS)<\/a> standard. It reflects updated expectations for how organisations demonstrate quality, customer focus, and continual improvement in a changing world.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2>Why Is ISO 9001:2015 Changing?<\/h2>\r\n<p>ISO standards are reviewed every five years to ensure they remain relevant. Since its last update in 2015, global priorities have shifted &#8211; including sustainability, digitalisation, and stakeholder transparency. The 2026 revision is designed to futureproof the standard by aligning it with these evolving needs, while keeping its core principles intact.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2>What Does ISO 9001:2026 Mean for Businesses?<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Already certified? <\/strong>You\u2019ll need to transition to the new standard to maintain certification.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Working toward certification? <\/strong>You should remain aware of the evolving draft content and requirements as they emerge to avoid delays.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span><div class=\"bnt-html-banner container-fluid\" data-banner-id=\"10412\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; padding: 30px;\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-9 bnt-content-col\"><div class=\"bnt-main-title\"><h3><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW168061127 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW168061127 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168061127 BCX0\">Get Ready with Transition Training<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight EmptyTextRun SCXW168061127 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><\/span><span class=\"EOP TrackedChange SCXW168061127 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"bnt-main-text\"><p style=\"font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif\">Role-specific learning for quality managers, auditors, and compliance leads. Available from Q2 2026 with pre-register options now open.<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/uk\/iso-training-course-register-your-interest\/\" class=\"htmlBannerBtn orangeBtnCta\" data-banner-id=\"10412\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 bnt-image-col\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/10\/Training.png\" alt=\"training icon\" class=\"img-fluid bnt-thumbnail\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2>ISO 9001:2026 Transition Timeline<\/h2>\r\n<table class=\"dcf-table dcf-table-responsive dcf-table-bordered dcf-table-striped dcf-w-100%\" style=\"font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th scope=\"col\">Milestone<\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\">Status<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\" scope=\"row\">Current Live Standard<\/th>\r\n<td data-label=\"Status\">ISO 9001:2015<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\" scope=\"row\">Draft International Standard (DIS)<\/th>\r\n<td data-label=\"Status\">Published June 2025<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\" scope=\"row\">Anticipated Final Draft International Standard (FDIS)<\/th>\r\n<td data-label=\"Status\">Expected Q1 2026 (subject to ISO schedule)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\" scope=\"row\">Anticipated Publish Date<\/th>\r\n<td data-label=\"Status\">Expected September 2026 (subject to ISO schedule)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\" scope=\"row\">Transition Deadline<\/th>\r\n<td data-label=\"Status\">Q2 2029 (3 years from publication)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><a href=\"\/uk\/contact-us\/\">Have questions about your transition? Reach out to our team.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW200645041 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200645041 BCX0\">Technical Expert Interview<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW200645041 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>James Gibb,\u00a0Technical Manager and\u00a0ISO 9001\u00a0technical\u00a0expert\u00a0at Amtivo,\u00a0speaks\u00a0about why standards change, the upcoming revision, timelines, and what businesses could expect.<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bju3wALemX4?si=QPDHQ2RQGc95Olcl\" width=\"560\" height=\"545\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264734379 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264734379 BCX0\">Anticipated Changes to the Standard<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3>General themes:<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Greater emphasis on <strong>resilience<\/strong> and <strong>risk-based thinking<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Alignment with <strong>UN Sustainable Development Goals<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Enhanced focus on <strong>interested parties<\/strong> and <strong>external issues<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t<li>More guidance on <strong>performance metrics and KPIs<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><em><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162900824 BCX0\">&#8220;[The ISO 9001 revision] won&#8217;t necessarily include any additional requirements for certified clients, but what it is likely to do is move requirements around within the standard and add further clarity.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162900824 BCX0\">\u201d <\/span><\/em><strong>&#8211; <span class=\"TextRun SCXW162900824 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162900824 BCX0\">James Gibb<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW162900824 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162900824 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW162900824 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162900824 BCX0\">Technical Manager at Amtivo<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2>History of ISO 9001 Timeline<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>BS 5750 (1979): <\/strong>BS 5750 was introduced in the United Kingdom in 1979 as one of the first formal quality assurance standards and laid the groundwork for modern quality management.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>A British Foundation for a Global Standard:<\/strong> Developed by the British Standards Institution, BS 5750 became the model that other nations looked to when considering international alignment on quality principles.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>ISO 9001:1987:<\/strong> In 1987 the first ISO 9001 standard was published, drawing heavily on the structure and intent of BS 5750 to create a unified international approach to quality assurance.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>ISO 9001:1994:<\/strong> The 1994 revision refined the requirements for greater consistency, although documentation and procedural control remained central features of the standard.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>ISO 9001:2000:<\/strong> The 2000 edition introduced a process-focused approach and placed greater emphasis on customer satisfaction and continual improvement across the organisation.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>ISO 9001:2008:<\/strong> The 2008 update clarified the existing requirements to support more consistent application across different sectors while maintaining the process approach.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><strong> ISO 9001:2015:<\/strong> The 2015 edition adopted a new high-level structure, promoted risk-based thinking, strengthened leadership involvement, and increased flexibility in how organisations implement their systems.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>ISO 9001 Today:<\/strong> ISO 9001 has developed from a document-heavy quality assurance model into a widely applicable management system standard suitable for organisations of any size or industry.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>ISO 9001:2026 (In Development):<\/strong> Work is ongoing on the next revision, which aims to ensure ISO 9001 continues to reflect modern organisational needs, emerging risks, and evolving expectations of quality management.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"bnt-html-banner container-fluid\" data-banner-id=\"10413\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; padding: 30px;\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-9 bnt-content-col\"><div class=\"bnt-main-title\"><h3>Looking to Transfer Your ISO 9001 Certification to\u00a0British Assessment Bureau?<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"bnt-main-text\"><p style=\"font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif\">Our experienced auditors and global footprint make transitioning easier. Whether you&#8217;re mid-cycle or recertifying, we\u2019ll help you map your audit schedule to the ISO 9001:2026 deadline.<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/uk\/iso-certificate-transfer\/\" class=\"htmlBannerBtn orangeBtnCta\" data-banner-id=\"10413\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 bnt-image-col\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/10\/Website.png\" alt=\"website icon\" class=\"img-fluid bnt-thumbnail\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2>Client Reviews<\/h2>\r\n<div id=\"feefo-service-review-carousel-widgetId\" class=\"feefo-review-carousel-widget-service\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"bnt-html-banner container-fluid\" data-banner-id=\"10414\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; padding: 30px;\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-9 bnt-content-col\"><div class=\"bnt-main-title\"><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW40634916 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40634916 BCX0\">Case Studies<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"bnt-main-text\"><p style=\"font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif\">Would you like to read about some of our clients\u2019 experiences with British Assessment Bureau? Find our latest case studies on our website here.<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/uk\/case-studies\/\" class=\"htmlBannerBtn orangeBtnCta\" data-banner-id=\"10414\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 bnt-image-col\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/10\/Case-Study.png\" alt=\"case study icon\" class=\"img-fluid bnt-thumbnail\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2>Stay Updated on ISO 9001:2026<\/h2>\r\n<p>Updates will be provided on this webpage as the revision progresses.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nRegister your interest below to receive the latest updates on ISO 9001:2026 as the standard evolves.<\/p>\r\n<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/v2.js\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  hbspt.forms.create({\r\n    portalId: \"5498870\",\r\n    formId: \"acfd8692-2c19-4682-8093-7fcd0f272444\",\r\n    region: \"na1\"\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ISO 9001:2015 is being revised to ISO 9001:2026. 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