ISO 42001 is the international standard for the governance of artificial intelligence. Control your risks, enhance your uses and adopt AI best practices with a globally recognized certification.
ISO 42001 is the first international standard dedicated to the management of artificial intelligence. It defines a governance framework for organizations that design, develop, deploy or use AI systems, ensuring safe, ethical and high-performance practices.
Faced with the meteoric rise of AI and the proliferation of uses - often without a clear framework - ISO 42001 helps organizations control risks, structure their AI governance and transform this technology into a real lever of trust and performance.
This standard applies to all organizations, whatever their size or sector, wishing to frame the use of AI internally, develop products incorporating AI or simply meet growing regulatory requirements (AI Act, RGPD, NIS2).
ISO 42001 may seem complex, but with a structured approach and the right tools, it's possible to deploy an effective IA Management System (IAMS) and achieve certification in 6 to 12 months. We have developed an agile approach to accelerate your compliance while guaranteeing the quality of your system.
ISO 42001 goes far beyond mere technical compliance. It structures an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) that covers all AI-related dimensions: governance, risk management, data quality, transparency, ethics and regulatory compliance.
The standard is based on six essential pillars that guarantee responsible, high-performance AI.
ISO 42001 is a standard for the entire organization, not just for technical teams or those handling sensitive data.
The Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) is the organization recommended by ISO 42001. It is based on the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) continuous improvement cycle, and covers .
SMIA enables you to move from opportunistic AI to controlled and governed AI, integrating compliance, performance and trust at the heart of your strategy.
Risk analysis is at the heart of SMIA. It identifies technical (algorithmic bias, model drift, adversarial attacks), ethical (discrimination, lack of transparency) and organizational (non-compliance, reputational damage) vulnerabilities.
By assessing each risk according to its severity and impact, you can prioritize your actions, define the appropriate controls and demonstrate your compliance with ISO 42001 and regulatory requirements.
ISO 42001 certification is issued by an accredited certification body, which assesses the conformity of your Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) to the requirements of the standard.
Thecertification audit comprises two main stages:
1. Documentary audit (Step 1)
Review of SMIA documentation to verify that policies, processes and controls comply with ISO 42001 requirements.
2. Certification audit (Stage 2)
In-depth technical and organizational assessment to verify that the measures are effectively applied in the organization and that the system is functioning operationally. Thecertification body assesses on-site the effectiveness of the controls implemented and the commitment of the teams to the responsible management of AI.
ISO 42001 certification is issued for a period of 3 years, with an initial comprehensive audit, followed by two annual surveillance audits to verify that the system is being maintained and continuously improved.
Year 1: Award of certificate after certification audit
Year 2: Surveillance audit
Year 3: Surveillance audit
At the end of the 3-year period, a renewal audit is carried out to extend certification.
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ISO 42001 certification doesn't just tick a compliance box: it transforms your approach to AI into a genuine strategic advantage. By structuring governance, controlling risks and demonstrating your commitment to responsible AI, you boost your credibility, access new markets and reconcile innovation and regulatory compliance.
ISO 42001 structures the identification, assessment and treatment of technical, ethical and regulatory risks associated with AI. It reinforces the reliability and security of your systems.
Certification demonstrates your commitment to responsible, transparent and compliant AI. It reassures your customers, partners and regulators of your ability to master AI.
Many companies and sectors require ISO 42001 certification to work with suppliers or integrate AI solutions. Being certified opens up business opportunities and strengthens your competitive position.
ISO 42001 enables you to reconcile technological performance and regulatory compliance (AI Act, RGPD, NIS2), by structuring your AI uses within a sustainable governance framework.
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