ISO 9001:2015 will change the standards for certified companies

15.09.2026 Sofía Ortiz

The new edition of ISO 9001 will soon be published, marking the beginning of the process of replacing ISO 9001:2015.

The update is part of the sixth edition of the international standard for quality management systems and was approved following the review of the final draft ISO/FDIS 9001 by the ISO/TC 176/SC 2 technical committee. ISO currently maintains the standard in publication status, confirming the formal replacement with the 2015 edition.

One of the most significant changes has been the stronger link that will now exist between quality management and business strategy, as well as the increased emphasis on organizational culture, risk analysis, and external conditions that may affect operations.

For certified companies, the change entails a review of procedures and documentation, as well as internal responsibilities and competencies. ISO stipulates that the deadlines and conditions of the transition period must be followed as officially communicated.

In Mexico, the adoption rate remains low. According to BSI estimates based on indicators from the International Accreditation Forum, only 1.2% of the country’s business entities are ISO 9001 certified, even though the number of certified organizations is growing at an estimated annual rate of between 4.5% and 5.2%.

“In Mexico, ISO 9001 certification plays a significant role in various sectors. However, there is significant growth potential among small and medium-sized enterprises, which make up the bulk of the country’s business sector,” said Lillian Peregrina, Sales Director at BSI Latin America.

The transition requires companies to identify the differences between their current management systems and the new requirements.

The new edition aims to maintain continuous improvement—a hallmark of ISO 9001—and will strengthen the link between quality and strategic objectives. It also has business implications for companies integrated into international supply chains, in addition to processes that meet quality standards.