ISO 42001 Certification

A Secure, Ethical and Governable Framework for Artificial Intelligence Systems

ISO/IEC 42001 is the first international management system standard for the development, implementation, management and continuous improvement of artificial intelligence systems. This standard enables organisations to effectively manage risks while seizing opportunities related to artificial intelligence.

Purpose of ISO 42001 Standard

It aims to manage artificial intelligence systems in a safe, ethical, transparent and accountable manner. It also aims to protect the rights of individuals, reduce legal and regulatory risks, and promote trustworthy AI applications.

Benefits of ISO 42001

• Management of Artificial Intelligence Risks: Provides control over issues such as fairness, bias, security, transparency.
• Legal and Ethical Compliance: Supports the establishment of infrastructure in compliance with global regulations such as the AI Act (EU Artificial Intelligence Regulation).
• Corporate Trust and Reputation: Increases the trust of stakeholders in artificial intelligence projects.
• Process and Quality Assurance: Provides systematic quality management throughout the life cycle of AI systems.
• Competitive Advantage: It offers differentiation in the market with ethical and safe artificial intelligence applications.

Who is it suitable for?

• Software and technology companies developing artificial intelligence solutions
• Organisations offering AI-based products or services
• Sectors that use artificial intelligence intensively such as automotive, finance, health and education
• Public institutions and ethics/transparency orientated policy makers
• All organisations that want to integrate risk, security and governance processes into AI systems

Why CFE CERT?

• Deep expertise in AI governance and control
• Integrated approach from GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) perspective
• Support for system installation in compliance with the EU AI Act
• International audit experience in 25+ countries
• Structured documentation solutions tailored to AI projects

Certification Process

As CFE CERT, we offer ISO 42001 Certification service with IAS accreditation. The certification process includes the following steps:

1. Pre-Audit (Optional) – AI systems and your governance model are analysed.
2. Certification Audit – Phase 1 – Policy, scope, risk management and ethical control points are analysed.
3. Certification Audit – Phase 2 – Governance, transparency and accountability controls are audited throughout the lifecycle of AI systems.
4. Certification – ISO 42001 certification is issued when compliance is achieved.
5. Surveillance Audits – The management of AI systems is continuously monitored and improved.
6. Recertification – After 3 years, the system is re-evaluated for currency.