ISO/IEC 42001:2018 Certification
Artificial Intelligence Management System
ISO/IEC 42001 certification is awarded following the successful completion of a structured, independent audit and inspection process that evaluates your Artificial Intelligence Management System against international requirements.
Once certified, the validity of the certification depends on continued compliance, supported through periodic surveillance audits to ensure your system remains effective, consistent, and aligned with the standard.
What is ISO/IEC 42001?
In an environment shaped by rapid AI adoption and increasing ethical, legal, and governance expectations, artificial intelligence management must go beyond basic compliance.
The ISO/IEC 42001 Certificate is the globally recognised benchmark for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems, enabling organisations to govern AI responsibly while strengthening operational control and business resilience.
At TQV, we support organisations in achieving the ISO/IEC 42001 Certificate by implementing a practical, business-focused management system. Through certification, inspection, testing, and training, we help you manage AI risks, ensure responsible use, and enhance trust across markets.
Why is ISO/IEC 42001 important?
With organisations worldwide accelerating the use of artificial intelligence, ISO/IEC 42001 is the first international standard dedicated to AI management systems. As part of the ISO/IEC framework for emerging technologies, ISO/IEC 42001 provides a structured approach for governing AI responsibly and transparently, enabling organisations to achieve formal certification (although certification itself is voluntary).
Key business benefits include:
- Framework for managing risks and opportunities:
ISO/IEC 42001 helps organizations build strong defenses against cyber threats by establishing structured security controls that reduce vulnerabilities and improve response capabilities. - Demonstrating responsible use of AI:
ISO/IEC 42001 helps organizations show that AI systems are designed and used responsibly, reinforcing accountability, ethical conduct, and trust among stakeholders. - Traceability, transparency, and reliability:
ISO/IEC 42001 supports AI systems that are traceable, transparent, and dependable, strengthening confidence for users, regulators, and business partners. - Cost savings and efficiency gains:
By standardizing AI governance and controls, the standard helps organizations reduce inefficiencies, optimize resources, and achieve measurable cost and performance benefits.
Our ISO/IEC 42001 Services
Our auditors guide you through every stage of ISO 42001 certification. Through independent, internationally recognised certification, TQV helps organisations demonstrate responsible AI governance, reliability, and compliance with confidence.
Training
Structured training programs to enhance understanding of ISO 42001 for different roles, experience levels, and organisational needs.
Gap Analysis
An optional pre-audit assessment where auditors review your system to identify gaps or potential non-conformities before the certification audit.
Audit & Certification
A two-stage independent audit evaluating your Artificial Intelligence Management System against ISO 42001. Accredited certification builds stakeholder confidence and supports growth.
Integrated Audits
For organisations with multiple certifications, we offer integrated audit programmes that align standards, improving efficiency and reducing audit time and costs.
ISO/IEC 42001 Certification Process with TQV
Application Review
Once TQV will review and accept your application for ISO/IEC 42001, the stage l audit dates will be set ( along with your team to review your documents.)
Stage 1 Audit
This audit is mainly for documentation review; where our auditors will assess and verify your AIMS documentation to ensure they are prepared effectively in accordance with the ISO (AIMS) standard requirements. If the documents under observation are in order, then we move to stage 2 Audit.
Stage 2 Audit
TQV auditors will visit your office premises and conduct the external audit to ensure that the documentation reviewed and verified in stage 1 Audit are actually being implemented effectively within your organisation.
Successfully Certification Issue
After successful completion of stage 2 Audit, TQV auditors will submit their findings and report to the Audit Manager who will verify the effectiveness and compliance to the AIMS standard and finally TQV will grant your organization with the ISO/IEC 42001 certification.
Certification & Surveillance
Certification valid for three years, supported by periodic surveillance audits to ensure continued compliance and improvement.
Why Work with TQV?
Global recognition, local execution
We support organizations across more than 120 countries, with qualified auditors available wherever you operate. This ensures consistent certification quality, backed by responsive, location-specific support delivered both on-site and remotely.
Business-focused approach
ISO 42001 provides a solid foundation for managing artificial intelligence responsibly. At TQV, we look beyond checklists and assess it in the context of your real business challenges, helping you understand how AI governance supports resilience, performance, and day-to-day operations.
Experienced professionals
At TQV, our auditors and trainers bring years of cross-industry experience and hands-on expertise. They provide insights at every step of certification and training, turning compliance requirements into practical, real-world improvements for your organization.
Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SDG 5:
Gender Equality – Promoting fair, unbiased, and inclusive practices across systems, processes, and decision-making.
SDG 7:
Affordable and Clean Energy – Supporting responsible innovation that enables efficient, sustainable, and clean energy solutions.
SDG 8:
Decent Work and Economic Growth – Encouraging ethical practices that support safe workplaces, productivity, and long-term economic growth.
SDG 9:
Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – Strengthening resilient infrastructure through responsible innovation and secure technological advancement.
SDG 10:
Reduced Inequalities – Supporting equitable access, fairness, and inclusion across communities, systems, and opportunities.
SDG 12:
Responsible Consumption and Production – Promoting efficient resource use, waste reduction, and sustainable operational practices.
SDG 14:
Life Below Water – Encouraging practices that reduce environmental impact and support the protection of marine ecosystems.