ISO 9001:2026 - Five things you should know about the Draft International Standard (DIS)
A quick-read briefing on the five most significant updates in the ISO 9001:2026 draft. It highlights:
- Stronger emphasis on risk and opportunity management
- A new clause requiring formal planning and control of QMS changes
- Tighter leadership and culture requirements
- Modernised terminology and clearer clause structures
- A reinforced focus on continual improvement linked to system outputs and performance evaluation.
