Free ISO 9001:2015 to 2026 Change Guide

What's Inside

Why the standard is changing — the revision cycle, and why 2026 is different
Six shifts worth planning for — including the new requirements for the organization's commitment to sustainable development, minimizing the impact of activities on climate change, and fostering a quality culture in management system processes
Clause-level before & after — sixteen clauses currently marked for change, with detailed 2015-edition-vs-ISO/FDIS-9001 comparisons for the most consequential ones
QMS readiness review — work through your existing system area by area, with likely actions for each
Transition roadmap — an illustrative timeline for the standard, certification bodies, and your organization through 2029
Action & document matrix — what to review, where it lives in your QMS, and which CBG resource maps to it

30-page PDF briefing covering the full revision — six shifts, clause-by-clause changes, a QMS readiness review, and a transition roadmap.

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Download the editable PowerPoint version — customize it, add your own notes, and present it to your team or leadership.

Organizations currently certified to ISO 9001:2015 preparing for the 2026 transition
Quality managers scoping what actually needs to change in an existing QMS — this is a targeted update, not a rebuild
Anyone who implemented the 2024 climate-change amendment and wants to know what else is coming

Organizations, consultants and educators are welcome to reference this guide, with attribution to Centauri Business Group.

Title: Free ISO 9001:2015 → 2026 Change Guide, Centauri Business Group
URL: https://c-bg.com/9001/iso-9001-2026-change-guide.html

A closer look at Clause 6.1 — what changed, and a transition checklist.