Management system standardInternational

ISO/IEC 42001 (ISO 42001)

Specifies requirements for an AI management system (AIMS) for responsible AI.

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Classification

Management system standard

Issuing authority

ISO / IEC

Jurisdiction

International · Sector: All

Status / edition

Current edition: ISO/IEC 42001:2023

Key dates

Published December 2023 (first edition)

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Who it applies to

Organisations that develop, provide or use AI systems and want a certifiable AI management system.

Purpose

Specifies requirements for an AI management system (AIMS) for responsible AI.

Major requirements / obligations

  • Establish an AI management system
  • AI risk and impact assessment
  • AI lifecycle controls and oversight
  • Transparency and accountability

Control domains

AI governanceRisk assessmentAI lifecycleTransparency

Official reference

https://www.iso.org/standard/81230.html ↗

Last reviewed

2026-10-18 (source verification date)

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