On 27 August 2025, the Draft International Standard (DIS) of ISO 9001 was officially published, marking a major step forward in the revision of the world’s most widely adopted quality management system (QMS) standard.
The publication of the DIS confirms that the revision process is moving ahead on schedule, with the final version of the updated standard, ISO 9001:2026, expected in the second half of next year.
The DIS gives an early indication of proposed updates and provides an opportunity for stakeholders to submit formal comments during the public consultation phase. It reflects global efforts to modernise ISO 9001 in response to today’s operational and stakeholder needs, with new emphasis placed on risk, digitalisation, sustainability, resilience and external stakeholder expectations.
What happens next?
The ISO technical committee responsible for ISO 9001 (ISO/TC 176/SC2) will now review feedback submitted during the DIS stage. If approved, the revision will move into the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) phase, expected early-2026, ahead of final publication later in the year.
Once published, organisations certified to ISO 9001:2015 will typically have a three-year transition period to align with the new requirements.
Expert support you can trust
“The DIS provides the first real insight into what ISO 9001:2026 will look like,” said Katerina Liana, Technical Product Manager, Core Products, LRQA
“We’re seeing a clear shift toward a broader understanding of quality, one that reflects the changing risks and opportunities faced by businesses in a more digital, interconnected world.”
Join LRQA’s ISO 9001 Transition Club
To help clients prepare, LRQA has launched the ISO 9001 Transition Club, a free hub designed to support your organisation throughout the revision and transition process.
As a member, you will get:
- Exclusive expert insights and analysis of the changes
- Access to revision updates as they happen
- Tools and templates to help assess your readiness
- Invitations to live webinars, Q&A sessions and client workshops
Get ready with LRQA training
Our ISO 9001:2026 training is coming soon to help you understand and implement the upcoming changes.
Courses include:
- ISO 9001:2026 (DIS) Awareness Briefings (coming September 2025) – Understand what’s changed and why
- ISO 9001 eLearning (coming October 2025)
- Transition Training (coming in 2026) – Practical support to help you move from ISO 9001:2015 to the revised standard
- Advanced training (coming in 2026) –tailored support to help clients stay ahead; building capability, strengthening systems and supporting long-term success.
Training is available in face-to-face, virtual and on-demand formats, with options tailored to your business needs.
How LRQA can help
As one of the world’s leading management system certification, training and assurance partners, LRQA is here to guide you through every stage of the ISO 9001 revision process. Whether you are looking for expert training, implementation support or a formal gap analysis, we are ready to help you prepare with confidence.
