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ISO 9001:2026 Quality Management System (QMS) certification

Strengthen quality performance and move confidently to the new standard

ISO 14001: 2026 and ISO 9001 are here. ISO 45001 DIS coming soon

The world’s most recognised management system standards are being updated, with new requirements, new expectations and a formal transition period on the way. These changes matter.

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Turn ISO 9001: 2026 requirements into stronger business performance.

ISO 9001:2026 replaces ISO 9001:2015 and begins a new transition journey for certified organisations.

The revised standard builds on the established ISO 9001 framework, with clearer requirements, a stronger focus on leadership and quality culture, greater clarity around risks and opportunities, and closer alignment with other ISO management system standards.

Whether you are transitioning an existing Quality Management System (QMS) or working towards ISO 9001 certification for the first time, LRQA can help you understand the requirements, assess where you stand and build a system that supports consistent performance and continual improvement.

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions for information about the ISO 9001 standard and our solutions.

To support you, we’ve launched the LRQA Transition Club, a free resource hub designed to keep you informed and prepared. Register now to stay ahead

What has changed?

ISO 9001:2026 is an evolution of the existing standard rather than a complete redesign. Its updates are intended to improve clarity, strengthen quality leadership and keep quality management aligned with the way organisations operate today.

Where to focus now?

Publication starts the transition, but it does not mean rebuilding your Quality Management System from the ground up. Start with the system you already have, understand where the revised requirements affect it and focus your effort where change will add value.

Get the right people involved

Make sure leadership, quality teams and relevant process owners understand that the standard has changed and what the transition means for their responsibilities.

STEP ONE

Review your existing QMS

Look at how effectively your current management system is working before making changes. Strong existing processes may already address many of the revised expectations.

STEP TWO

Compare against the new requirements

Use self-assessment or gap analysis to identify where your system already aligns and where changes, additional evidence or greater clarity may be required.

STEP THREE

Review risks and opportunities

Consider whether your existing approach reflects the clearer expectation of ISO 9001:2026 and whether risks and opportunities are being used effectively to support decision-making.

STEP FOUR

Build understanding across your organisation

Give the people responsible for implementing, maintaining and auditing your QMS the knowledge they need to work effectively with the new standard.

STEP FIVE

Plan, implement and verify

Prioritise the changes you need, assign responsibilities and build transition activity into your existing management systema and audit programme.

STEP SIX

Build your transition plan

Move from understanding to action with LRQA. We support your transition journey with a range of tools to help you understand readiness and build the capability you need. 

Assess readiness

Build an initial picture of how your current QMS aligns with key areas of the revised standard and identify where further investigation may be valuable. Use your results to help focus your next steps and priorities.

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Validate gaps

Get a view of your readiness. Gap analysis compares your existing management system with the revised requirements and helps you prioritise activity before your transition audit.

Explore LRQA’s Gap analysis checklist
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Build capability

Understand the changes and what they mean in practice. Our ISO 9001: 2026 training helps quality professionals, auditors and wider teams build the knowledge needed to support transition.

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Complete your transition

When you’re ready, our auditors can assess your Quality Management System against ISO 9001: 2026 and support your move to certification under the new edition.

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Our ISO 9001 services

Our team of expert auditors is here to be your partner on every aspect of the journey to ISO 9001 certification. They can help you demonstrate your commitment to best practice through globally recognised quality management system certification, and, establish credibility and reliability in your market.

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Certification

Demonstrate your commitment to quality and continual improvement with independent certification recognised around the world. Build confidence in performance and demonstrate recognised assurance to customers, stakeholders and supply-chain partners.

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Training

Our ISO 9001 training courses build the knowledge and capability of your teams. From foundation-level understanding to internal auditor training and implementation workshops, to standard revision courses, we help you embed quality at every level of your organisation.

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Gap Analysis 

Get clarity on where you stand. Our gap analysis service compares your current system against ISO 9001 requirements, helping you prioritise actions and prepare confidently for certification or recertification.

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Integrated Audits

ISO 9001 quality management system can be audited alone or as part of an integrated system alongside standards like ISO 14001 or ISO 45001. We help you streamline audits, align objectives and manage multiple risks through a single, connected framework.

Managing More Than ISO 9001?

If you also hold ISO 14001, ISO 45001 or other certifications, transition is a useful time to consider whether your management systems could work better together. An integrated approach can reduce duplication, align shared processes and make audit activity easier to coordinate.

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Why work with us?

Global reach, local support

With clients in over 150 countries and auditors on the ground wherever you operate, we deliver consistent quality and responsive support worldwide, both in person and remotely.

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A connected approach to risk

ISO 9001 is a powerful foundation for managing quality and driving improvement. At LRQA, we help you build on that foundation by connecting it with wider business risks, from safety and sustainability to cyber and supply chain, giving you a clearer, more complete view of performance and resilience.

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Decades of expertise

LRQA was the first to achieve UKAS accreditation to deliver certification services across multiple standards worldwide. With decades of sector-specific experience, our auditors tailor every audit to your industry, operations and goals.

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Focused on you

Our approach is always tailored to your goals. Whether you’re aiming to meet client expectations, access new markets, improve efficiency or support growth, we help you get there, with risk management solutions you can trust.

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Join the ISO Transition Club

The LRQA Transition Club brings together our latest ISO 9001:2026 guidance and resources so you can keep up with the transition and understand what to do next.

Expert guidance on ISO 9001:2026

Practical guides, FAQs and explainers

Self-assessment and gap analysis resources

Transition planning support

Webinars and training

New resources throughout the transition period

Your transition does not need to be managed alone

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CONSIDERING A CHANGE?

Transition to the new standard with LRQA

Your ISO 9001 transition is a natural point to review your certification partner. If your certification is currently with another provider, LRQA can manage the transfer, coordinate your next audit and take care of the key dates and details. If you hold multiple standards, we can also explore bringing them together under one aligned plan. 

 

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