Management system standards evolve over time, and upcoming revisions can have significant implications for organizations that are certified, preparing for certification, or responsible for maintaining their management systems.
With several standards undergoing or preparing for revision at the same time, keeping track of these developments can be challenging. This article provides a place to follow the latest updates and understand what organizations may need to prepare for as changes take shape.
ISO 9001 and Other Management System Standards Updates
While there are more than 50 ISO Management System Standards, only about twelve are frequently used. We will concentrate on these in this post.
While many new revisions of these standards are planned, the nature and significance of those changes have yet to emerge. Much will depend on the new revision of ISO 9001, which has an expected publication date of September 2026, as many other standards (e.g., ISO 14001) are based on ISO 9001 or are sectoral variants also based on ISO 9001 (e.g., IATF 16949).
The table below sets out the position as we understand it today. The information will be updated as firmer information becomes available, and the nature of proposed changes is clarified.
We invite you to tag this page and return from time to time for the latest news.
How Long Do You Have to Transition to a New or Updated ISO Standard?
Don't believe the Transition Fairytales. Every time a standard is revised, the rumor mill starts to talk of the possibility of 1-year, 2-year, or 3-year transition periods. The chosen periods are decided by either the IAF or by the sectoral organizations concerned. Two simple rules have evolved:
Rule 1: For all ISO Standards (e.g., ISO 45001), the transition period will be three years from the date of publication, and
Rule 2: For all Sectoral Standards (e.g., IS9100), the transition period will be two years from the date of publication. Exceptionally, a 1-year transition has been used, but 2 years is the norm.
The Stages of Development of New / Revised Standards
Understanding how standards are developed can help organizations and professionals put updates into context and better understand how far a proposed revision has progressed. It also provides a clearer picture of how much certainty there is around changes before a new or revised standard is published.
This is the sequence followed by ISO Technical Committees in developing Standards:
- WG – A Working Group is established;
- CD – A Committee Draft is published with initial thoughts on changes;
- DIS – A Draft International Standard is prepared, firming up on proposed changes;
- DIS2 – If the DIS has proved contentious, a second draft standard may be needed;
- FDIS – This Final Draft International Standard is the version it is proposed to publish; a revision to an FDIS has never occurred;
- ISO – The new Standard is published.
With these stages in mind, we can look at where the various standards currently stand in the revision process and what is known about their expected publication dates.
Current Status of ISO Standards Under Revision
The table below shows where the standards currently stand in the revision process, along with the best available information on when new versions are expected to be published.
Note: New version dates are based on the best information currently available and are subject to change.
|
Standard |
Current Version |
New Version |
Comment |
|
ISO 9001 |
2015 |
Sep 2026 |
This Quality Management System Standard (better thought of as a Business Management Standard) has passed the FDIS stage and is being prepared for publication. |
|
ISO 14001 |
2026 |
None |
The new version was published in April 2026 in advance of ISO 9001:2026. |
|
ISO 27001 |
2022 |
None |
The transition period for the 2022 version ended on October 31, 2025. |
|
ISO 42001 |
2023 |
None |
This AI Management System Standard is generally considered technically weak, and an early revision is anticipated. It could be as soon as 2027. |
|
ISO 45001 |
2015 |
Mar 2027 |
While work on a revision has commenced and has reached the DIS stage. |
|
ISO 50001 |
2018 |
None |
No immediate plan for a new version of this Energy Management System Standard. The current standard was reviewed and confirmed in 2024. |
|
ISO 55001 |
2024 |
None |
The 2024 version introduced new subclauses dealing with asset management decision-making, the strategic asset management plan, and knowledge. The 3-year transition period ends on 31-Jul-27. |
|
ISO 13485 |
2016 |
None |
US Regulation: With the incorporation of ISO 13485:2016 into the FDA QMSR regulations from February 2026, any revision is most unlikely before 2030. EU Regulations: 1) Four of six parts of the Eudamed are now mandatory; b) for AI systems integrated into medical devices, the AI Act transition period ends 02-Aug-28; in the meantime, specific medical device regulations regarding AI from the EMA are expected and will replace the AI Act requirements for medical devices. |
|
IATF 16949 |
2016 |
Sep 2027 |
The Rules 6th edition took effect Jan 2025. A revision of the Standard will follow the publication of a new edition of ISO 9001, upon which the IATF standard is based, by about 12 months. |
|
IA 9100 |
2018 |
Jan 2027 |
AS 9100 Rev D will be renamed IA 9100 when next revised. This revision will follow the publication of a new edition of ISO 900,1 upon which the standard is based. |
|
ISO 17025 |
2017 |
None |
No immediate plan for a revision of this Testing and Calibration Laboratories Standard. |
|
ISO 15189 |
2022 |
None |
No immediate plan for a revision of this Medical Laboratories Standard. The 3-year transition period ended on 31-Dec-25. |
|
ISO 19011 |
2026 |
None |
The revised standard, published in April 2026, provides guidance on remote audits and the use of digital tools to reduce travel requirements and expand audit reach. |
Information as of 23-Jul-26
As standards continue to develop, things can change and timelines can shift. We’ll keep an eye on the latest updates and refresh this post as new information becomes available.
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