ISO/IEC 42001:2023 · AI Management System

ISO 42001 Certification AI Management System

ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is the first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). It helps organizations that develop, provide or use AI to govern it responsibly — managing risk, ensuring transparency and addressing ethical concerns across design, development, deployment and use.

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Standard: ISO/IEC 42001:2023
Typical timeline: 30–90 days
Outcome: Accredited certificate
Delivery: Remote & on-site, worldwide

What it covers

Responsible AI aligned with business objectives

ISO 42001 applies to every industry adopting AI — software, healthcare, finance, fintech, manufacturing and government. It supports compliance, accountability and continual improvement, and helps prepare for regulation such as the EU AI Act.

AI-related risks and impacts
Data governance and model accountability
Bias, fairness and transparency
Security and privacy concerns

How it works

Your path to ISO 42001 certification

01Service agreementThe engagement begins with a signed agreement and a dedicated project team.
02Gap analysisWe assess your current practices against ISO/IEC 42001:2023 and prepare a detailed action plan.
03Documentation and implementationWe develop procedures and records, train your team and embed the system into daily operations.
04Internal auditA comprehensive internal audit confirms readiness and resolves any nonconformities.
05Certification auditAn accredited certification body audits and issues your verifiable certificate.

How we can help

ISO 42001 service packages

A01AIMS documentationISO/IEC 42001 policies, AI risk and impact assessment templates, or fully customized documentation.
B02Implementation & AI governanceHands-on implementation with practical AI governance guidance for your teams and models.
C03Internal auditAn internal audit against ISO/IEC 42001 with a clear gap and remediation plan.
D04Certification supportCoordination with an accredited certification body through the external audit.
E05End-to-endDocumentation, implementation, training and certification support as one engagement.

FAQ

ISO 42001 frequently asked questions

01How long does ISO 42001 certification take?

Most organizations complete ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification in 30–90 days with Lisora's fast-track approach. The exact timeline depends on your size, number of sites, process complexity and how much of the system already exists.

02How long is an ISO 42001 certificate valid?

An accredited ISO 42001 certificate is valid for three years, with annual surveillance audits to confirm the management system is maintained and improving. A recertification audit is carried out before the third anniversary.

03Does ISO 42001 help with the EU AI Act?

ISO 42001 is not a legal compliance certificate, but its risk management, data governance, transparency and human-oversight controls map closely to EU AI Act obligations and give you the governance evidence regulators expect.

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