ISO is revising both ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, with new editions planned for 2026 to ensure the standards remain relevant and aligned with emerging expectations in quality and environmental management. ISO 14001:2026 is expected in the second quarter of 2026, and ISO 9001:2026 in September 2026.
Environmental Conditions – Climate change, biodiversity and pollution explicitly required
Life‑Cycle Perspective – Stronger application across EMS scope and supply chain
Leadership – Greater accountability and ecosystem protection
Change Management – New Clause 6.3
Risk & Opportunity – Clearer climate‑related risks, resilience and emergency planning
Digitalisation – Digital monitoring and environmental data integrity
Documentation – Standardised “available as documented information”
Communication & Competence – Stronger awareness and empowerment
ESG Alignment – Closer integration with sustainability expectations
Leadership – Stronger focus on quality culture and ethical behaviour
Awareness – Includes values, culture and impact on quality
Communication – Customers must be informed of relevant contingency plans
Risk & Opportunity – Must be analysed and evaluated, not only identified
Change Management – More structured planning and review
Knowledge Management – Knowledge must be retained, applied and shared
Supply Chain – Suppliers must align with customer and stakeholder needs
Customer Property – Requirements clarified
Performance Evaluation – Multi‑channel customer feedback and clearer audit objectives
Continual Improvement – Emphasis on suitability, adequacy and effectiveness
We provide structured training and consultancy to help organisations prepare for ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026, including:
Executive briefings and clause update training
Internal auditor upgrade programmes
Gap assessments and documentation updates
Risk and opportunity reassessment
Internal audit and management review support
Third‑party audit readiness
Our audit and consultancy experience spans Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Huizhou, Zhuhai, Guangzhou and Macau, covering electronics, high‑tech manufacturing, plastics, metal and precision engineering, toys, consumer goods, optics, ICT, logistics and service industries. This enables us to provide practical, sector‑specific guidance for the 2026 transition.