How to prepare for the ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Revisions
Updated December 2026
What you need to know, and when
If you're feeling nervous about the upcoming changes to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, we’re here to help. These updates are manageable, and we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Key timelines at a glance
ISO 14001 is expected to be published in April 2026
ISO 9001 is expected in September 2026
…these timelines are now well‑established, though final publication dates may shift slightly as the standards are formally released.
Deadlines to transition:
Organisations will have 3 years to transition to the new versions of the standards, so right now we’re expecting March 2029 (ISO 14001) and September 2029 (ISO 9001)
However, we will be transitioning our clients well before the deadlines, making it as smooth and easy as possible
Most certification bodies are likely to require additional audit time to cover transition assessments against the revised standards
What’s changing?
ISO 9001:2015 → 2026
Promotion of ethics and integrity by leaders
Enhanced focus on risk management
Greater emphasis on stakeholder engagement
Improved alignment with other management systems
It’s also worth noting that climate change considerations are already a requirement following the ISO 9001:2015 Amendment published in 2024.
ISO 14001:2015 → 2026
Climate change integration
A new clause on change management
Enhanced risk planning
Supply chain & lifecycle focus
Strengthened performance monitoring and reporting
Clarified structure & wording
However, the final wording isn’t published yet and could still be tweaked before final release.
Not sure where to start?
Working with an expert consultant gives you peace of mind, saves resource, and ensures everything is done efficiently. Get in touch to discuss how we can help.
For our clients: We're here to make it easy
Here’s exactly how we’ll support our clients:
We’ll be up-to-speed on the changes quickly, and provide real‑time briefings to your team
Run a gap analysis, if needed, to highlight changes and ensure compliance
Update of your documentation, and support to communicate internally
Internal audits to ensure you meet the updated requirements
Full support at your transition audit with your certification body
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If you’re planning to do it alone, our advice is to plan ahead, and give yourself plenty of time
What about ISO 45001?
The committee for ISO 45001 is meeting this year; there’s some speculation that this will be updated in 2027, but there is currently no confirmed revision timetable. We will be keeping an eye on this and will update our clients when we know more.
In summary…
These revisions bring improvements — not upheaval. With a clear roadmap, extended timelines, and our expert support, the transition will be as smooth as possible.
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