ISO 42001 - Your New AI Standard

What is ISO/IEC 42001? Open or Close

ISO/IEC 42001 is an ISO standard that ensures that organisations implement AI efficiently and ethically, standards like this help establish a common understanding across industries, which is critical for global AI advancement.
Who should use ISO/IEC 42001? Open or Close

ISO/IEC 42001 is intended for organisations of all sizes and industries that develop, deploy, or manage AI systems. It is particularly beneficial for those seeking to enhance their governance, risk management, and ethical practices related to AI.
How long does certification take? Open or Close

The duration will vary depending on the organisation's size, complexity, and their current level of information security. It typically ranges from a few months to a year.
What will certification cost? Open or Close

Costs depend on factors like the organisation's size, the scope of the ISMS, and the chosen certification body. It includes expenses for the audit, training, and any necessary improvements.
What is involved in the process? Open or Close

The process will include a gap analysis, implementation of necessary controls, internal audits, and an extern audit by a certification body.

Why choose IMSM?

We make it simple.

Since 1994, we've helped businesses achieve ISO certification and have over 150 experts worldwide. With 15,000+ clients trusting us to implement their ISO standards, we are experts, capable of handling the heavy lifting, saving your company precious time. With a transparent fixed fee, flexible approach, and real-time access to updates, documentation, and an array of other features through IMSMLoop, we work with your organisation to make ISO standard implementation as straightforward and beneficial as possible.

We help you outline your goals, focusing on what your business wants to achieve and how it defines success, particularly in relation to your client’s requirements. You and your ISO consultants will agree on reasonable outcomes and delivery dates.

Next, your ISO consultant will audit your existing procedures and help you document the new systems that will help deliver success – both existing and how you will improve these. The management system documentation sets out how your business should operate going forward so that it can deliver ISO/IEC 42001.
You will be able to view the management system documentation, along with most other relevant documentation, on our client portal IMSMLoop. It offers a comprehensive insight into the progress of your ISO implementation, along with copies of the relevant audit reports, certifications, and any necessary corrective actions. The portal serves as a central hub for tracking your ISO certification journey.

While the management system documentation is a vital document moving forward, it is even more important that it gets put to practical use. We work with the senior management team to ensure the framework is embedded throughout your organisation. We can also develop and deliver tailored training for staff to ensure that the understanding and implementation of ISO/IEC 42001 is watertight. This will create consistency across your organisation, transforming your business from day one so it is optimised for efficiency, continual improvement, and greater profitability.

Before you can be awarded your ISO certification, your organisation applies to the third-party certifying body that you have selected to conduct your audit. This audit objectively determines whether your business conforms to ISO/IEC 42001, and the relevant accompanying documentation is accessible through our client portal, IMSMLoop.

"ISO Certification changed the way we think and analyse some of the tasks we currently undertake on a daily basis." Rob Withey, Managing Director - Automatic Choice

"The most important benefit has been client satisfaction. Our ISO certifications help us provide consistent, quality-focused services that our clients have come to depend on and appreciate." Cherie Sprout, Executive Assistant - Integral Consulting Services, Inc.

"With certification done and dusted, it is with no surprise that we will not think of any other service provider to take us through the transition phase for the new standards." Elize Koster, Regional Sheq Officer/National ISO Coordinator - Toyota Forklift