ISO 42001 Certification

ISO 42001 is the world's first international standard for AI Management Systems (AIMS). You need it to demonstrate responsible AI governance, comply with regulations like the EU AI Act, build stakeholder trust, and manage AI risks like bias and security vulnerabilities.

ISO 42001 aligns closely with EU AI Act requirements, including risk-based AI governance, impact assessments, transparency, and human oversight. Certification demonstrates you have a robust framework to meet regulatory obligations.

Typically 3-6 months from application to certification, depending on your organization's size, number of AI systems, and current AI governance maturity. Organizations with existing ISO 27001 often achieve faster certification.

ISO 27001 focuses on information security, while ISO 42001 specifically addresses AI governance—including bias, transparency, accountability, and ethical AI. They complement each other; many organizations pursue both for comprehensive AI security and governance.

Costs vary based on organization size and number of AI systems. Small organizations typically start from $4,000, medium from $7,500. Use our free cost calculator for an instant estimate.

An AI Impact Assessment systematically evaluates an AI system's potential effects on individuals, society, and the environment. It identifies risks, benefits, and mitigation measures—a key requirement of both ISO 42001 and the EU AI Act.

Any organization that develops, deploys, or uses AI systems—including machine learning, automated decision-making, or generative AI. It's especially important for tech companies, healthcare, finance, and organizations operating in the EU.

Yes! ISO 42001 uses the Annex SL structure, making it easy to integrate with ISO 27001 (security), ISO 27701 (privacy), and ISO 9001 (quality). This enables unified audits and reduces duplication.