Quality Management Systems

About ISO 9001:2026 - Quality Management Systems

ISO 9001:2026 is the current published Quality Management System (QMS) standard. This ReadSafety clause map retains ISO 9001:2015 as legacy educational material while its 2026 technical revision is reviewed. Do not use the legacy map as a conformity source for ISO 9001:2026; consult the official current edition and applicable transition guidance.

The standard is structured around the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle and risk-based thinking. Clause 4 requires organizations to understand their context and the needs of interested parties. Clause 5 addresses leadership and management commitment, including establishing a quality policy. Clause 6 covers planning, including actions to address risks and opportunities. Clause 7 deals with support resources - people, infrastructure, knowledge, and documented information. Clause 8 covers operational planning and control, including design and development, and control of externally provided processes. Clause 9 requires performance evaluation through monitoring, measurement, analysis, and internal audits. Clause 10 mandates continual improvement and nonconformity management through corrective actions.

ISO 9001 certification is achieved through a third-party audit by an accredited certification body. Over one million organizations in more than 170 countries hold ISO 9001 certification. The standard is compatible with ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety) and ISO 14001 (environmental management) for integrated management systems.

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