ISO/IEC 42001 — Artificial Intelligence Management System
The first certifiable AI management-system standard, defining requirements to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve an AI governance system — increasingly used to demonstrate regulatory readiness.
Overview
The first certifiable AI management-system standard, defining requirements to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve an AI governance system — increasingly used to demonstrate regulatory readiness.
Key dates
- Dec 18, 2023Published
Risk areas addressed
Who it applies to
Any organisation that provides or uses AI and wants a certifiable management-system approach to responsible AI.
Penalties & enforcement
None — voluntary, certifiable standard.
Enforced by: ISO/IEC (certification via accredited bodies)
Whatever your exposure to ISO/IEC 42001, the practical work is the same: inventory the AI systems in scope, map them to concrete obligations, and keep the evidence to show it. A structured AI governance programme — risk assessments, documentation and continuous monitoring — turns a moving regulatory target into a repeatable process.