ISO 9001:2026 Quality Management System Standard Published

The 2026 revision of the ISO 9001 standard, prepared by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), has been published. This new version aims to enhance the effectiveness of the Quality Management System, strengthen quality culture and principles of ethical conduct, and establish stronger links with business strategies.

Key Changes

• Quality culture and principles of ethical conduct

• Clearer distinction between risks and opportunities

• More systematic management of changes

• Stronger alignment of the quality management system with business strategy

• Assessment of climate change

Transition Process

• The transition period is three years.

• ISO 9001:2015 certificates will remain valid throughout the transition period specified by ISO.

• By the end of the transition period, all certificates must be transitioned to the ISO 9001:2026 version before September 2029.

• Transition audits may be conducted together with scheduled surveillance or recertification audits. The transition may also be completed through an interim transition audit.

Expectations for Organizations During the Preparation Process

• Complete training on the new standard and raise awareness

• Conduct a Gap Analysis

• Update the documentation

• Implement the system and conduct an internal audit

• Undergo the certification transition audit

Türk Loydu is by your side throughout this process; As Türk Loydu, we can support you in the following areas during the transition process.

You can participate in our ISO 9001:2026 transition training courses, which are open to the public.

We can conduct gap analysis audits during your preparation process in accordance with the ISO 9001:2026 standard.

We can evaluate the system you have prepared in accordance with the ISO 9001:2026 standard through a pre-audit.

We can transition your existing certificate to the 2026 version through an interim transition audit.