Show clients, regulators and partners that the AI systems you build or use are governed responsibly with ISO 42001 certification. You’ll get expert support, an AI management system built around how you actually use AI, and a clear route to certification.
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ISO 42001 is the world's first international AI Management Standard, jointly published by the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission as ISO/IEC 42001. It sets out the requirements for an AI Management System (AIMS) – a structured way of governing how you develop, provide or use AI, so risks like bias, opacity and misuse are actually managed, not just discussed.
Frameworks like the NIST AI RMF are voluntary best-practice guidance; ISO 42001 is the standard you can actually be independently audited and certified against.
Whether you build AI models, integrate someone else's, or simply use AI tools in decision-making, ISO 42001 applies to your organisation.
An accredited auditor checks your AIMS against the Standard before certification is awarded.
Published in December 2023, ISO 42001:2023 is the current and only edition of the Standard. It follows the same Annex SL structure as ISO 9001 and ISO 27001, so if you already hold ISO 27001, much of the underlying management system – risk methodology, audit cadence, leadership structure – is already in place, and the AI-specific work is usually smaller than starting from scratch.
Certification is carried out by a IndiaAS-accredited certification body, and once achieved, your business can use the ISO 42001 mark on tenders, your website, and your marketing.
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ISO 42001 certification is a globally recognised benchmark for AI governance, helping you show clients, regulators and investors that your AI systems are managed responsibly. As AI due diligence becomes routine in procurement, certification helps you stand out and stay ahead of incoming regulation.
Meet the AI governance questions increasingly built into enterprise vendor security and due diligence reviews.
Build the governance and impact assessment processes that regulations like the EU AI Act expect, before you're forced to.
Catch bias, model drift and unclear accountability before they turn into a public or regulatory problem.
With our help, you can achieve certification in as little as 45 days.
We start with a gap analysis to see what you're already doing well and where you need support. Then we build your tailored management system in Atlas, our smart online platform.
Use our ready-made templates, smart task reminders, and expert guidance to get everything aligned with the Standard. No jargon. No guesswork. Just a clear path to certification.
Once you're ready, an ISO auditor checks everything's in place. Once approved, you'll be recommended for certification — and your ISO 9001 certificate will be ready to download from Atlas!
Your certification cycle includes surveillance and recertification audits to confirm your compliance with ISO Standards.
We make it easy to stay audit-ready and let you know exactly what to expect on the day.
Keeping your certificate current shows you’re committed to high standards.
Prices for ISO 42001 certification will vary based on the size of your business and how many AI systems are in scope. There's no single fixed fee – a certification body will look at a handful of factors before quoting you.
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See more services See our integrated systemsISO 42001 isn't just for large AI labs or big tech platforms. Small SaaS businesses and startups building AI features make up a growing share of the certifications we issue – often because a single enterprise client makes it a condition of the deal.
The Standard doesn't demand thick policy manuals – an AIMS for a small AI-driven business can be lean, practical, and still fully compliant.
Certification is often the deciding factor when smaller AI vendors compete against larger platforms for enterprise deals.
Smaller teams often rely on one or two people to know how a model actually behaves. An AIMS captures that knowledge so the business isn't exposed if someone leaves.
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The Standard combines ten management clauses under Annex SL with a separate Annex A of 38 AI-specific controls across nine objectives. Together these can be grouped into four key areas:
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ISO 42001 is built around a set of core elements that run through every clause of the Standard, giving you a proactive way to govern AI, not just a certificate on the wall.
Leaders own the AI policy and are accountable for how AI is developed and used across the business.
The consequences of an AI system for individuals, groups and society are assessed, not just the risk to the business.
Controls are selected based on assessed AI risk, and recorded in a Statement of Applicability.
The data used to train and run AI systems is managed for quality, provenance and appropriate use.
Interested parties are given clear, appropriate information about how AI systems are used and their limitations.
AI systems are used responsibly, with appropriate human accountability built into how they're deployed.
Monitoring data, incidents and audits are used to keep strengthening AI governance over time.
Here are the top benefits of using the ISO 42001 framework:
Meet the AI governance questions now built into enterprise vendor security reviews so it isn't a barrier when you're competing for new work.
Build the governance, documentation and impact assessment processes that regulations like the EU AI Act expect, ahead of enforcement.
Show clients, partners and investors you take responsible AI seriously using a recognised standard that builds trust.
Differentiate your business in a crowded AI market by showing governance is managed, measured, and you have the mark to prove it.
Demonstrate a genuine commitment to responsible AI that strengthens credibility with clients, regulators, and the public.
Put systems in place that scale with your business, supporting new AI systems, new markets, and tightening regulation.
Every certification starts and continues with independent auditing. Here’s what to expect.
The auditor reviews your documented AIMS, including your AI impact assessments and Statement of Applicability, and checks you’re ready for a full assessment.
The auditor checks AI governance in action – interviewing staff and testing evidence for your Annex A controls to confirm the AIMS is embedded in day-to-day work.
Annual surveillance audits keep your certificate valid, with a full recertification audit every three years.
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Or use our instant ISO fee calculator aboveISO 42001 establishes a structured blueprint to govern AI seamlessly across every tier of your business, built around Annex A's nine control objectives:
Clear organisational policies, roles and accountability for how AI is developed and used.
A documented process for assessing what an AI system means for the people it touches.
Governance built into every stage, from design and development through to retirement.
Control over the quality, provenance and appropriate use of data used to train and run AI.
Clear information given to interested parties about how AI systems are used and their limits.
Oversight of AI models, data and services sourced from external suppliers.
Not sure where to start? Here’s the route most businesses take from “never heard of ISO 42001” to certified.
Get leadership buy-in and commitment
Run a gap analysis against the Standard
Define your AIMS scope and map your AI systems
Carry out AI risk and impact assessments
Build your Statement of Applicability from Annex A
Train staff and carry out an internal audit
Hold a management review
Book your Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits
