As of now, ISO 9001:2015 is still the current official standard, but a revision is in development.
ISO regularly reviews standards, and a new update is expected in the coming years, possibly around 2026 or later.
Organizations are preparing for changes, but no final revised ISO 9001 version has been officially released yet.
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Yes—but not as a sudden switch. ISO 9001 is currently being revised, and a new version is expected around 2026, but it hasn’t been officially published yet.
Current status
The existing standard is still:
- International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001:2015
A revision process is underway through ISO technical committees, with drafts being discussed. This is normal—ISO standards are typically reviewed every 5–10 years.
What “ISO 9001:2026” likely means
People use that label informally to refer to the next revision, but:
- It is not finalized yet
- The exact title and release date could still change (sometimes it becomes 2025, 2026, or even 2027 depending on approval timelines)
Expected direction of changes (based on current drafts and industry discussion)
While nothing is final, the revision is expected to focus more on:
1. Climate change & sustainability
- Stronger expectations to consider environmental and climate-related risks in quality systems
2. Digital transformation
- More clarity on digital records, automation, AI-assisted processes, and data integrity
3. Risk-based thinking (refined, not replaced)
- ISO 9001:2015 already introduced this, but it may be clarified and strengthened
4. Supply chain resilience
- Greater emphasis on supplier control and global disruptions
5. Simplification and clarification
- Some clauses may be rewritten to reduce ambiguity and improve consistency across organizations
What is NOT expected
- It will not replace ISO 9001:2015 immediately
- Companies will likely get a transition period (usually 2–3 years) after publication
- Core principles (customer focus, PDCA, process approach) will remain
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