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ISO 9000:2026: Updating the language of quality management for a changing world

Quality management depends on something deceptively simple: a shared understanding of what quality means. When organizations, suppliers, customers, auditors and regulators use the same concepts differently, even well-designed management systems can produce inconsistent decisions and expectations.

That is why the publication of ISO 9000:2026 – Quality management — Fundamentals and vocabulary is significant. Published in May 2026, the fifth edition replaces ISO 9000:2015 and updates the fundamental concepts, principles and terminology underpinning the ISO 9000 family of quality management standards.

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July 2025: Key developments in ISO

July 2025 has been an exceptionally dynamic month for ISO, with landmark publications and progress across artificial intelligence, compliance, human resources, sustainability, cybersecurity, and the sharing economy. The month’s outputs highlight ISO’s growing role in shaping governance, responsible technology, and future-ready management systems.

From beneficial AI systems and privacy frameworks to compliance competence, service excellence, and decarbonization, the July publications show ISO’s ambition to provide organizations with globally aligned, practical, and credible tools for navigating an increasingly interconnected and accountable world.

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Understanding the new ISO/IEC 27000: A guide for executives

A new starting point for cybersecurity standards is taking shape: the 2025 revision of ISO/IEC 27000:2018, now published as a Draft International Standard (DIS). Whether you’re leading a global company or managing critical public infrastructure, understanding how information security standards fit together is essential for strategic planning and risk oversight.

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May 2025: Key developments in ISO

May brought an impressive expansion of ISO activity across critical areas, including AI trustworthiness, workplace wellbeing, innovation systems, and the sustainability of logistics and education. With new standards published, others advancing through final drafts and committee work, and numerous new proposals on the table, this month reinforces the essential role of international standards in building resilient, digital, and people-centered systems.

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April 2025: Key developments in ISO

April delivered a remarkable array of ISO developments, reaffirming the standards community’s focus on trusted AI, resilient infrastructure, sustainable systems, and better human and organizational outcomes. From quality in internships and energy audits to advancing AI governance and environmental transparency, this month reflects a dynamic intersection of trust, digitalization, and sustainability.

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