What you need to know, and when

If you're feeling nervous about the upcoming changes to ISO 9001 and ISO  14001, you're not alone. But rest assured — these updates are manageable, well-signalled, and we’ll guide you every step of the way.

Key timelines at a glance

ISO 14001 is expected to be published in January 2026
ISO 9001 is expected in September 2026
…however, this could change so watch this space

Deadlines to transition:

Organisations will have 3 years to transition to the new versions of the standards, so right now we’re expecting January 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 will probably mandate extra time for transition assessments

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

ISO  14001:2015 → 2026

Climate change integration
A new clause on change management
Enhanced risk planning
Supply chain & lifecycle focus
Digital & performance reporting
Clarified structure & wording

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

Not our client yet?

We’d love to work with you, get in touch
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 – we’ll 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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Contact us to arrange a no-obligation chat. We can help you prepare a personalised transition plan. We’re here to make sure you're ahead of the game — confident, compliant, and ready for the future.

How to prepare for the ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Revisions