ISO Standards Revision 2026

What Companies Need to Know

The ISO Standards Revision 2026 marks a significant shift in the European compliance framework, with a direct impact on governance, risk management and leadership practices.

This eBook has been developed to support organisations in the technical interpretation of these changes and in the timely preparation of the transition.

Why the 2026 ISO Standards Revision Is Relevant

ISO Standards Revision 2026

Why did we create this eBook?

Between 2025 and 2027, several ISO standards will enter a process of revision or consolidation. The objective is not to reinvent the frameworks, but to align requirements with new European priorities, such as:

  • integration of climate and environmental topics
  • strengthening organisational culture and ethics
  • greater involvement of leadership and governing bodies
  • harmonisation across quality, environmental, security, privacy and compliance standards

These changes take place in a context of increasing regulatory pressure in Europe and directly influence how ISO standards are interpreted and applied by organisations.

What you will find in this eBook

  • A clear summary of the ISO revisions planned for 2026
  • An explanation of the rationale behind the changes
  • Practical impacts for organisations that are already certified

ISO Standards covered in this guide

This eBook provides a structured and objective analysis of the main revisions and their practical impact:

  • ISO 9001:2026 – quality management, organisational culture and strategic alignment
  • ISO 14001:2026 – environmental management, climate, biodiversity and value chain
  • ISO 45001 (planned revision) – occupational health and safety, psychosocial risks and hybrid work
  • ISO/IEC 27001:2022 – consolidation and integration with NIS2
  • ISO/IEC 27701:2025 – privacy and data protection as a standalone management system
  • ISO 37001:2025 – integrity, conflicts of interest and governance

The content is aimed at organisations that operate in, or provide services to, the European market.

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