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| Comparison | ISO 9001 quality management certification |
|---|---|
| Type | Certification |
| Review status | Overview verified 2026-09-27 |
| Jurisdiction | International standards and frameworks |
| Authority / scheme owner | International Organization for Standardization |
| Potential applicability | Organizations across sectors may use the quality management standard. Certification is voluntary under the standard; customer contracts or other rules can create separate requirements. |
| Application / assessment | Define the quality management system scope, implement it, and select an independent certification body if certification is needed. ISO does not issue certificates. |
| Preparation evidence |
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| Renewal | Confirm surveillance, recertification and the 2015-to-2026 transition arrangements with the certification body. No universal transition deadline is asserted here. |
| Current edition / status | ISO 9001:2026 (edition 6) |
| Next review | 2026-12-27 |
| Official next step | Official application or guidance |
| Checklist | Download reviewed preparation checklist (.txt) |
On small screens, scroll the table horizontally to compare each requirement. Verified means the published overview was checked against its named sources. It does not mean your organization is compliant, certified or licensed.