ISO/IEC 42001 Certification

Businesses are undergoing a revolutionary transformation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Embracing AI demands a strategic shift, necessitating a data-centric approach and incorporating responsible practices to manage the risks associated with AI. Organisations must prioritise quality management to thrive in a dynamic environment with growing regulatory pressure and heightened customer awareness and expectations. Building long-term trust requires a blend of innovation and a steadfast commitment to responsible principles throughout the AI life cycle, from conceptualisation to commercialisation.

ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is designed to earn trust and build a solid foundation for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS).

What is ISO/IEC 42001 and why is it important?

Organisations across industries leverage AI for everything from fraud detection to personalised marketing—those needing to catch up in adopting AI risk losing out to faster, more innovative competitors. Yet, concerns about AI complexities such as bias, discrimination, and security linger.

ISO/IEC 42001 addresses quality concerns head-on, providing a framework that enables organisations to establish an effective quality management system. It provides useful concepts such as:

• AI policies
• Execution of AI impact assessments
• Definition of the AI system life cycle
• Basic data requirements
• Incident reporting requirements amongst parties involved in the AI system
• Policies around the responsible use of AI systems and more

ISO/IEC 42001 is designed to be compatible with existing quality management systems. For organisations that use, develop, or provide products or services that utilise Artificial Intelligence, it specifies requirements and guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an AI management system. It, therefore, especially benefits organisations that have already implemented a Quality Management System like ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001 for information security, and ISO/IEC 27701 for data privacy. With ISO/IEC 42001, organisations can manage the risks and opportunities of AI and align with their business objectives.

TÜV SÜD IS YOUR CERTIFICATION PARTNER FOR AI

At TÜV SÜD, we stand at the forefront of AI assurance and thought leaders, providing expertise in navigating the complex landscape of artificial intelligence. We conduct thorough assessments to enable organisations to succeed with AI. As part of our assessments, we identify and prioritise potential risks related to bias, privacy, and security, ensuring that AI usage meets all stakeholder expectations. We help you navigate compliance by assessing how well your AIMS can adapt to evolving statutory and regulatory requirements. 

Our internationally recognised third-party AIMS certification carries the weight of trust and reputation, opening doors to new markets and partnerships. You can seamlessly integrate AIMS with your existing management systems. We can conduct an integrated management system (IMS) certification for you where multiple management system standards are usually evaluated in a single, comprehensive audit that significantly reduces the overall investment of time and money.

Your benefits at a glance

• Build trust and brand recognition - by demonstrating responsible AI development and deployment.
• Stay ahead of the curve and future-proof your business - with a foundation for responsible AI practices.
• Achieve compliance, manage risks, enhance efficiency - with a structured AI management system, and navigate the evolving regulatory landscape with confidence

why choose TÜV SÜD?

At TÜV SÜD, we leverage our testing, inspection, and certification expertise combined with deep knowledge of Industry 4.0, AI, IoT and Cybersecurity.  Our AI experts are thought leaders in the AI ecosystem and significantly contribute to developing AI-related standards. We at TÜV SÜD have vast experience in management system certifications under various accreditations. Our team has expertise in the fields of AI quality, cloud security, data privacy, data protection, and information security management. Our experts will help you embrace the transformative power of AI with confidence and responsibly navigate your business's future.

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