The ISO 9001 standard is currently undergoing revision, with the next major update expected to be published in the coming years.
The Draft International Standard (DIS) was released in August 2025, and the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) is expected in mid-2026.
Organizations certified to ISO 9001 should begin monitoring this process now. While the final language has not yet been released, the revision will eventually require certified organizations to transition their quality management systems to the updated version.
This page will be updated as new information becomes available.
The ISO revision process follows several stages before publication.
As the revision progresses, more details about implementation and transition expectations will become available.
While the final text has not yet been released, discussions around the revision have focused on several key themes:
The 2026 revision brings definitions directly into ISO 9001 rather than relying solely on ISO 9000.
Terms remain consistent with ISO 9000 but are integrated for clarity.
Policies, training, awareness, and leadership behaviors must reflect a defined quality culture and ethical norms.
The separation of risks and opportunities requires:
Organizations must:
Supplier communication must now include expectations for how they engage with customers and interested parties.
Your QMS must address:
Add “changes in needs/expectations of interested parties” to your meeting agenda.
Many of the updates are expected to refine and modernize the current standard rather than fundamentally change its structure.
Even before the final standard is published, organizations can begin preparing by:
Early awareness can make the eventual transition significantly smoother.
We’re monitoring developments as the revision moves toward publication.
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