ISO 9001
Establish Quality, Inspire Confidence
The 2024 Climate Change Amendment is Active
In February 2024, ISO published an amendment to ISO 9001 requiring organisations to determine whether climate change is a relevant issue in the context of their quality management system (Clause 4.1) and to recognise that relevant interested parties can have climate-related requirements (Clause 4.2). The amendment took effect immediately, with no separate transition period. Auditors may assess how these requirements have been considered during surveillance and recertification audits. Organisations should review their context, relevant interested-party requirements and existing documented information, and retain evidence of their conclusions. The extent of any action will depend on the organisation’s circumstances.
What Is ISO 9001?
In today’s business environment, consistent quality is a strategic advantage. ISO 9001 is the internationally recognised standard for quality management systems (QMS). It provides a framework for organisations to consistently deliver products and services that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, while supporting process control and continual improvement.
Whatever their size or sector, organisations—from manufacturers and service providers to charities and other not-for-profit bodies—can use ISO 9001 to improve consistency, manage process performance and address customer and applicable regulatory requirements. Certification is not a guarantee of perfect performance; it provides independent confirmation that the QMS has been assessed against the standard’s requirements.
PJR has supported organisations with ISO 9001 certification, transfer and renewal for more than 30 years. Our team can help you understand the certification process and the steps relevant to your organisation
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Why Pursue ISO 9001 Certification?
- Customer confidence: Demonstrate that your organisation has a quality management system assessed against ISO 9001 requirements.
- Process consistency: Improve process control, reduce avoidable errors and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Supply chain confidence: Use a structured quality management system to support more consistent delivery and supplier oversight.
- Support for wider objectives: Integrate quality management with relevant environmental, sustainability and business objectives where appropriate.
- Tender opportunities: Some public- and private-sector contracts specify ISO 9001 certification as a requirement. Check the criteria for each opportunity.
- Risk-based thinking: Identify and address risks and opportunities that could affect the conformity of products and services and customer satisfaction.
Also Planning Around ISO 9001:2026?
ISO 9001:2026 was published on 16 September 2026, according to the source material for this page. The revision retains the standard’s 10-clause high-level structure and process approach. PJR has analysed the changes and can help organisations understand how the revised requirements may affect their quality management systems. Confirm publication details and the final text against official ISO information before publishing.
Current Transition Timeline
- 16 September 2026: ISO 9001:2026 publication date (as stated in the source material).
- 30 March 2028: Deadline stated in the source material for issuing new certifications to ISO 9001:2015. After this date, new certifications are expected to be issued against ISO 9001:2026 only.
- 30 September 2029: Final transition deadline stated in the source material for ISO 9001:2015 certificates, including surveillance and recertification activity. Confirm the applicable transition rules and dates against the latest official communications before publication.
Whether you are seeking initial certification, transferring from another certification body or preparing for recertification, PJR can help you plan the transition in line with the applicable requirements and published deadlines.
Start Your ISO 9001 Journey with Confidence
Whether you are pursuing initial certification or planning for the 2026 revision, PJR can explain the certification process and help you identify practical next steps.
Three Paths to ISO 9001 Certification with PJR
New to ISO 9001 Certification
Starting from scratch? PJR can guide your organisation from application through the initial certification audit. The source material states that PJR auditors average more than 15 years of auditing experience and 18 years in the quality field. Confirm current figures and the applicable accreditation coverage before publication; accreditation should be stated only where it applies to the relevant service and certificate.
Transferring from Another Certification Body
Considering a change of certification body? PJR can review your existing certificate and audit history and explain the transfer process, including any eligibility conditions and steps needed to maintain certification. Transfer arrangements depend on the applicable scheme rules and the status of the existing certificate. Ask PJR about its Process Performance Auditing (PPA) approach.
Renewing Your Certification
Is your recertification audit approaching? PJR can help you plan the audit timetable, whether you are renewing with PJR or enquiring about transferring an existing certificate. Confirm the audit schedule and any transfer arrangements with the certification team.
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