Quality management systems — Requirements
ISO: Global standards for trusted goods and services
Standards define what great looks like, setting consistent benchmarks for businesses and consumers alike — ensuring reliability, building trust, and simplifying choices.
Making lives easier, safer and better.
The Annual Meeting has wrapped up after an inspiring week of discussion and collaboration!
Thank you to everyone who joined the global conversation and helped make the world’s premier event on International Standards a success. Relive the experience and explore the insights that defined this year’s edition.
Paris, France and online, 28 September - 2 October 2026
What can standards do for you?
International standards ensure that the products and services you use daily are safe, reliable, and of high quality. They also guide businesses in adopting sustainable and ethical practices, helping to create a future where your purchases not only perform excellently but also safeguard our planet. In essence, standards seamlessly blend quality with conscience, enhancing your everyday experiences and choices.
Looking to get certified?
Discover how conformity with a standard is assessed by certification bodies and others.
Explore by sector
Health
IT and related technologies
Management and services
Safety, security and risks
Transport
Energy
Diversity and inclusion
Environmental sustainability
Food and agriculture
Materials
Building and construction
Engineering
ISO: the International Organization for Standardization
ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization. It brings global experts together to agree on the best ways of doing things. From quality management to AI, our mission is to make lives easier, safer and better – for everyone, everywhere.
Top standards
Management systems for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — Requirements
Reference number
ISO/IEC 27001:2022
ISO/IEC 27001:2022
© ISO 2026
International Standard
ISO/IEC 27001:2022
Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection — Information security management systems — Requirements
Edition 3
2022-10
2022-10
Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection — Information security management systems — Requirements
International Standard
ISO 14001:2026
Environmental management systems — Requirements with guidance for use
Reference number
ISO 14001:2026
ISO 14001:2026
Edition 4
2026-04
2026-04
© ISO 2026
Environmental management systems — Requirements with guidance for use
Reference number
ISO 45001:2018
ISO 45001:2018
© ISO 2026
International Standard
ISO 45001:2018
Occupational health and safety management systems — Requirements with guidance for use
Edition 1
2018-03
2018-03
Occupational health and safety management systems — Requirements with guidance for use
Reference number
ISO/IEC 42001:2023
ISO/IEC 42001:2023
© ISO 2026
International Standard
ISO/IEC 42001:2023
Information technology — Artificial intelligence — Management system
Edition 1
2023-12
2023-12
Information technology — Artificial intelligence — Management system
-
Featured insights
- See all
ISO 9001:2026: What businesses need to know
As the world’s most widely used standard for quality management, ISO 9001 has shaped how organizations improve performance, manage risk and deliver consistent results for nearly four decades. ISO 9001:2026 marks the next step in that evolution.
ISO 14001:2026: What’s changed and what it means for your business
Environmental performance is no longer a side issue – it’s a strategic priority shaping decisions at every level. As pressures mount from climate risks, regulation and stakeholder expectations, organizations face a clear challenge: turning environmental ambition into measurable results. ISO 14001:2026 is designed to meet that need.
How quantum computers work
Quantum computers don’t resemble the devices we’re used to? They tap into the strange world of quantum mechanics to solve problems way faster than classical computers. In this article, we’ll unpack the basics, look at how quantum processors compute, and explore the different types of systems in development today.
Discover more insights about Climate change, Healthcare, Information security, Artificial intelligence, Renewable energy, Transport, Occupational health and safety and Quality management.