What is ISO/IEC 42001:2023
ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is the first global certifiable standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS).
It gives your organisation a clear, risk-based framework to design, implement, and govern AI responsibly—ensuring innovation is balanced with compliance, ethics, and trust.
Whether you’re developing AI tools or integrating them into your operations, ISO 42001 positions you as a leader in safe, transparent, and trustworthy AI.
Why is it Important?
Proves your commitment to responsible AI governance.
- Proves your commitment to responsible AI governance.
- Aligns with emerging laws (EU AI Act, NIST RMF, GDPR).
- Demonstrates accountability to customers, partners, and regulators.
- Protects your brand from AI-related risks.
- Drives trust in your AI-powered decisions.
Benefits of ISO/IEC 42001:2023
- Regulatory Readiness:
Stay compliant with global AI regulations. - Governance & Transparency:
Define clear oversight, roles, and ethical principles. - Risk Management:
Identify and mitigate AI-related threats like bias, data misuse, and security breaches. - Continuous Improvement:
Monitor and refine AI systems throughout their lifecycle. - Competitive Advantage:
Certification is a trust signal that opens doors to new markets and partnerships.
How to Implement ISO/IEC 42001:2023
Like with most ISO Management Systems, the starting point is to understand what Gaps exist within the organisation and its alignment to the ISO Standard. This enables the most strategic business cases to be highlighted and focused on in the implementation process. Following the discovery phase (Gap Analysis) a detailed implementation plan will guide the organisation towards the achievement of the ISO standard requirements and business strategy. Finally a recognised Certification Body will be brought into audit the AIMS (Artificial Intelligence Management System) for commpliance and then issue the certificate.
Who needs it
If your company develops AI Solutions for yourself or customers, if your company deploys AI solutions within various processes, functions, departments then ISO/IEC 42001 is a non-negotialble. See the risks below and you will soon realise the importance of this in any company engaged in or with AI technology.
Common Challenges
| Risk | ISO 42001 Clause / Control |
| Data leaks from unsanctioned tools | Clause 8 – Operation; Control A.7 – Data used for AI systems |
| Bias & opaque decisions | Clause 8 – Operation; Control A.5 – Assessing the impact of AI systems |
| No accountability or audit trail | Clause 5 – Leadership; Control A.3 – Internal Organisation |
| System failures or adversarial attacks | Clause 8 – Operation; Robustness & monitoring requirements |
| Regulatory non-compliance | Clause 6-7 – Planning & Support; Clause 8 – Operation; Control A.8 – Information for interested parties |
How APLISO-Plus Can Help you Prioritise People and Reduce Risk
APLISO-Plus not only provides the Platform to effectively control and manage all the requirements of the ISO/IEC 42001 Standard, like the policies and procedures, but the Statement of Applicability for the forty odd control requirements that must be defined and managed. In addition Apliso consultants will help guide the project according to the standard requirements and assist in the certification preparation to ensure certification is achieved.
The competitive edge
ISO/IEC 42001 certification isn’t just compliance-it’s a market differentiator.
It shows that your organisation not only innovates but does so responsibly, making you a preferred partner for clients, investors, and regulators.
Helping organisations implement ISO 42001 for AI governance excellence.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. I don’t Develop AI solutions so why do I need it?
As highlighted above and covered in the risks of use of AI, you can not afford to not have proper controls in your AI landscape
2. Why is this important?
AI is changing at lightning speed and if you dont have a handle on how it is managed, you will become one of many victims of AI risks
3. I don’t have the skills to implement AI Governance?
That is why you need to talk to teams like APLISO-Plus who are not only implementing this in their business, but have many years’ experience in the ISO Process
