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Comparison	ISO 9001:2015 — superseded edition
Type	Certification
Review status	superseded
Jurisdiction	International standards and frameworks
Authority / scheme owner	International Organization for Standardization
Potential applicability	Historical edition reference only. Use the replacement record for current overview information and confirm any existing certificate transition with its certification body.
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	Pending verification
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 9001:2015
Next review	2026-12-26
Official next step	Official application or guidance
Checklist	Available after verification

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