ISO 9001:2026 Consulting – Quality Management Systems
We support companies in implementing their quality management system and in transitioning to the new ISO 9001:2026, right up to the certification body’s audit.
The new ISO 9001:2026: what changes
The structure remains the same (process approach, PDCA cycle, risk-based thinking), but the new edition strengthens several areas:
- quality culture and ethical behaviour, with a stronger role for top management
- context analysis with more focus on strategic and external factors, including climate change
- separate handling of risks and opportunities
- planning of changes and knowledge management
- greater attention to the expectations of interested parties
Key dates
The standard was published on 16 September 2026. Companies certified to ISO 9001:2015 will need to complete their transition by September 2029. It is best planned early and combined with a surveillance or recertification audit.
Our services
- Quality system implementation: process analysis, documentation, staff training and preparation for the certification audit.
- Gap analysis: a comparison of your current system against ISO 9001:2026 requirements, with a practical action plan and clear priorities.
- Transition from 2015 to 2026: updating your existing system only where the requirements change, without redoing what already works.
Who we work with
- Manufacturing SMEs looking to structure or certify their quality system
- Companies already certified to ISO 9001:2015 that need to move to the new edition
Why EQS
For over 30 years we have worked in product certification, testing and regulatory compliance. We understand the requirements of the products our clients make, which lets us build quality systems that fit real production, not just paperwork.
