The revision of ISO 9001 has reached a significant milestone, with ISO confirming that the Draft International Standard (DIS) will be registered and move into a 12-week ballot period.
While the exact start date of the ballot is yet to be confirmed, this development signals meaningful progress toward the first major update to the world’s most widely used quality management standard since 2015.
ISO 9001 is used by over one million organisations globally to drive quality, customer satisfaction and continual improvement. The proposed changes are expected to reflect emerging priorities including risk-based thinking, digital transformation, sustainability and stakeholder expectations, ensuring the standard remains relevant and resilient in a changing world.
Once the revised version is published, a formal transition period will begin, allowing certified organisations time to adopt the new requirements in ISO 9001:2026.
How LRQA is supporting your transition
With the ISO 9001 revision moving into the next phase and the Draft International Standard for ISO 14001 now published, it's the ideal time to begin preparing for your transition. Updates to ISO 45001 are also expected by 2027, making this a key moment to take a more strategic view of your integrated management systems.
To support organisations throughout the transition, LRQA has launched the Transition Club – a dedicated hub for everything related to the evolving ISO landscape.
As a member, you’ll have access to:
- Expert guidance and insights on ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 revisions as they progress
- Awareness briefings to help you understand the proposed changes
- Transition training tailored to your organisation’s needs
- Gap analysis and advisory services to support planning and implementation
- Resources and tools for integrated system updates
Our support is built around flexibility, clarity and your organisation’s priorities; whether you're just starting to prepare or already planning your next steps.
Expert support you can trust
“While the proposed ISO 9001 updates aim to improve clarity and maintain relevance, successful transitions rely on proactive preparation. At LRQA, we’re engaging early with the revision process so our clients can move forward with confidence,” says Katerina Liana, Head of System and Governance Technical at LRQA.
Prepare with confidence through LRQA training
With the ISO 9001 Draft International Standard expected to be published in the last quarter of 2025, LRQA will launch an Awareness Briefing to help you understand the proposed changes and their potential impact on your quality management system.
At the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, our Transition Training will provide detailed insight and practical planning tools to support your organisation as you prepare for implementation. Once the final standard is published – currently expected in the second half of 2026 – we will offer Advanced Training to help you apply the changes effectively.
An on-demand eLearning module will also be available, offering a flexible option to familiarise teams with the revision at their own pace.
With the ISO 14001 DIS now published and updates to ISO 45001 expected by 2027, LRQA’s training offer supports organisations preparing for one or more ISO transitions – whether you’re managing a single system or an integrated approach.
Explore our training options and join the Transition Club today.
