ISO 9001:2026 & 14001:2026 Transition
Transition Deadlines
If you decide not to transition, DEKRA may continue to audit your organization to the previous edition during the permitted transition period. However, an ISO 9001:2015 or ISO 14001:2015 accredited certificate cannot remain valid beyond the applicable transition deadline.
ISO 9001:2026
The transition deadline for ISO 9001:2026 is September 30, 2029.
ISO 9001:2015 certificates issued or renewed during the transition period will be managed so that they do not remain valid beyond September 30, 2029, where this is required by the applicable transition arrangements. After a successful transition, the reissued certificate will show the applicable certification-cycle dates and will normally reflect a three-year validity period from the date of issuance, subject to applicable certification requirements.
ISO 14001:2026
The transition deadline for ISO 14001:2026 is April 30, 2029.
ISO 14001:2015 certificates issued or renewed during the transition period will be managed so that they do not remain valid beyond April 30, 2029, where this is required by the applicable transition arrangements. After a successful transition, the reissued certificate will show the applicable certification-cycle dates and will normally reflect a three-year validity period from the date of issuance, subject to applicable certification requirements.
DEKRA’s Transition Status
DEKRA is preparing for the transition from ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 to the revised standards.
DEKRA will notify you when certification to each revised standard is available and will provide further information as the transition arrangements develop.
Our priority is to manage the transition carefully, maintain the integrity of the certification process, and give you adequate time to prepare.
How does this change audit duration?
To cover the deltas within the new standards, additional time will be required for transition beyond your normal duration requirements.
- 0.5 days when done in conjunction with a renewal audit
- 1 day when done as a stand alone or with surveillance
What Should You Do Now?
Please consider the following steps:
- Obtain the applicable revised standard from ISO or an authorized standards provider.
- Review the changes against your existing management system and determine which changes are relevant to your organization.
- Decide when you expect to be ready for the transition audit.
- Contact your DEKRA account manager to discuss the transition route and audit timing.
- Make relevant documented information and records available for the transition audit, including evidence of how you have addressed applicable changes.
You do not need to redesign your management system solely because the standard has been revised. The transition assessment will focus on the revised requirements, relevant changes in your organization’s context, and whether any other changes to your management system are needed.
Key Changes in Standards
Here are some of the changes you will find in the standards
ISO 9001:2026
Context of the organization (4.1, 4.2)
Determine relevant external and internal issues, including whether climate change is a relevant issue, as well as supply-chain disruption, technology dependence and regulatory changes. Confirm the relevant requirements of interested parties are addressed in the QMS.
Quality objectives and strategic direction (5.1, 6.2)
Confirm quality objectives are consistent with the quality policy and support the strategic direction of the organization.
Leadership, quality culture and ethical behavior (5.1.1)
Confirm top management promotes a quality culture and ethical behavior and demonstrates leadership beyond approving policies.
Risks and opportunities (6.1)
Determine and address risks and opportunities separately, with assigned responsibility, planned actions and evaluation of their effectiveness. A risk register alone is not sufficient evidence.
Planning of changes (6.3)
Plan changes such as organizational restructuring, new technology, product or service changes, supplier changes and regulatory changes, including how each change is communicated, monitored, evaluated and reviewed.
Control of externally provided processes, products and services (8.4)
Identify critical external providers and evaluate their performance, including dependency, continuity and contingency arrangements where relevant.
ISO 14001:2026
Context and interested parties (4.1, 4.2)
Determine environmental conditions that affect or are affected by the organization, including climate change, biodiversity, water availability, pollution and natural resource availability. Confirm the relevant requirements of interested parties.
Environmental aspects and life cycle perspective (6.1.2)
Determine environmental aspects considering a life cycle perspective, including procurement, external providers, contractors, product or service use and end-of-life treatment.
Climate-related risks and opportunities (6.1.4)
Determine risks and opportunities, including physical climate risks such as heat, flooding and water scarcity, and transition risks from regulation, technology, markets and customer expectations.
Environmental objectives and indicators (6.2)
Set measurable environmental objectives and indicators for significant aspects, such as energy, emissions, waste, water, materials and circularity.
Control of externally provided processes, products and services (8.1)
Define environmental requirements for external providers and the controls or influence applied to externally provided processes, products and services.
Operational control and emergency preparedness (8.1, 8.2)
Review operational controls and emergency responses for climate-related events, changing environmental conditions and supplier-related emergencies.