Moving to ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026
Both standards have new editions. Here is what changes, how long you have, and a simple plan to transition without stress.
Timeline
Exact end dates are confirmed by the accreditation bodies. Your current certificate stays valid during the transition period. Certificates issued late in the period may have a shortened validity.
Main changes
- Quality culture and ethical behaviour led by top management
- Opportunities treated separately from risks
- Climate change considerations built in
- Stronger change management
- Expanded Annex A guidance — no new obligations from it
Main changes
- Climate change integrated into the standard
- Biodiversity, resource availability and pollution in environmental aspects
- Clearer planning and operational control
- Formal change management
- More top-management accountability and supply-chain focus
Six steps to transition
Get the standard
Buy the 2026 edition and brief top management on what changes.
Gap analysis
Compare your current system with the new requirements, clause by clause.
Update documents
Revise policy, context, risks and opportunities, change management and objectives.
Train people
Awareness for everyone; transition training for implementers and internal auditors.
Audit and review
Internal audit against the 2026 edition, then a management review.
Transition audit
Plan the transition with your certification body — often at surveillance or recertification.
What about other standards?
ISO 45001 is being revised, with a new edition expected in 2027. ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO 50001:2018 remain current, with the 2024 climate amendment.
Want help with your transition?
Gap analysis, updated documents and transition training — on site or online.