ISO 42001 | Artificial Intelligence
Achieve ISO 42001 certification, annual surveillance audits and recertification with expert support.
ISO 42001 is the world’s first international standard dedicated to artificial intelligence management systems (AIMS). It is designed to help organisations of all sizes manage the inherent risks and opportunities associated with AI, ensuring that their systems are not only innovative but also transparent, accountable, and ethically sound.
Whether you’re developing, deploying, or relying on AI systems, Candy Management Consultants can guide you confidently from initial assessment to full ISO 42001 certification and beyond, turning complex compliance into business advantage.
Read on to learn what ISO 42001 means for your organisation, how certification works, the benefits you can expect, or contact our senior consultants for prompt, professional guidance.
ISO 42001 is built to be compatible with other ISO management systems – such as ISO 27001 for information security – making it easier for organisations to integrate AI governance into wider compliance programmes.
ISO 42001: How We Work with Certification Companies
ISO 42001 certification means a formal assurance that your organisation has implemented an AI Management System (AIMS) that meets the stringent requirements of ISO/IEC 42001:2023.
One of the most important and sometimes confusing aspects of ISO certification is the clear line between consultancies like ours and official certification bodies. This isn’t just industry etiquette – it’s a foundational rule designed to preserve impartiality and prevent conflicts of interest throughout the certification process.
Our role, as ISO 42001 consultants, is to guide you through the entire implementation journey. That includes conducting a gap analysis, mapping out your AI governance and risk landscape, building tailored policies and controls, and preparing your teams for internal audits.
Certification bodies act as independent assessors. They conduct a formal two-stage audit to verify that your AIMS meets ISO 42001 standards and issue a certificate.
This separation ensures fairness and credibility. We focus entirely on helping you build a resilient, well-documented AIMS, while certification bodies provide objective validation. At Candy Management Consultants, we’re your strategic partners right up to audit day – think of us as your AI governance coaches, helping you train for the big match.
The bottom line is, we’ll help you build an exceptional ISO 42001 management system but the final stamp of approval always comes from an accredited or independent ISO certification company.
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What Is ISO 42001?
ISO/IEC 42001 was first published in 2023 by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It is the world’s first international management system standard for Artificial Intelligence (AI), providing a structured framework for organisations to develop, deploy, and manage AI responsibly.
The standard follows the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle, driving continual improvement in how organisations govern AI systems, manage risks, and ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical use of AI technologies. It helps businesses address challenges such as bias, security, explainability, and regulatory compliance.
ISO 42001 is designed to be flexible and scalable, making it suitable for SMEs, public bodies, and large enterprises across industries adopting or developing AI solutions.
Whether pursuing ISO 42001 certification for the first time or strengthening your AI governance practices, mastering its framework turns responsible AI management into a strategic advantage – building trust, ensuring compliance, and opening new opportunities in an AI-driven economy.
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Why ISO 42001 Certification Matters
While not a legal requirement, ISO 42001 certification demonstrates that your organisation is committed to using AI responsibly, ethically, and transparently.
Suitable for organisations of all sizes, ISO 42001 enables you to:
Build trust with human oversight framework
Strengthen compliance minimising malicious data use
Improve governance with inventory and usage controls
Reduce risks of bias and discrimination
Enhance transparency, explainability, and audit trails
Support innovation and acceptance
Who Needs ISO 42001?
ISO 42001 is ideal for organisations that want to:
- Manage the risks and opportunities of AI responsibly
- Demonstrate trust and accountability to clients, regulators, and stakeholders
- Implement ethical and transparent AI processes
- Ensure compliance with evolving regulations
Popular industries we support:
- Technology – Develop proprietary AI products responsibly
- Financial Services & Healthcare – Reduce AI shadow use and untracked data flows
- Manufacturing – Assure suppliers comply with AI governance
- Public Sector – Demonstrate transparency and ethical use of public-facing AI
- Security & Defence – Enable access to major contracts and reduce long-term risk exposure
What Are the Benefits of ISO 42001?
Why Regulate Artificial Intelligence?
Establishing an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) through ISO/IEC 42001 delivers measurable value to organisations and their stakeholders. By formalising AI governance practices and defining clear objectives, businesses can reduce risk, improve accountability, and manage AI systems more effectively.
ISO 42001 certification plays a key role in enabling this. It supports a responsible AI culture, encourages continuous improvement, and helps identify risks such as bias, lack of transparency, or security issues before they become serious problems. This not only strengthens trust in your AI systems but also builds confidence among customers, partners, and regulators.
ISO 42001 is more than just a compliance framework—it’s a recognised benchmark for responsible and trustworthy AI. Many industries, especially those adopting AI in high-risk areas such as finance, healthcare, or public services, are increasingly expecting suppliers to demonstrate adherence to ISO 42001 as part of their procurement and governance requirements. Certification from a competent, often UKAS-accredited body provides independent assurance of your commitment to internationally recognised AI management standards.
Adopting ISO 42001 is a strategic investment that supports regulatory compliance, improves AI risk management, and reinforces long-term business integrity in an AI-driven economy.
Our 3 Step Process
We make achieving certification straightforward with a flexible three-step process designed around how you already work. Our trusted method minimises disruption, cuts down costly errors, and simplifies your route to ISO certification—helping you save time, effort, and money.
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How Much Does ISO 42001 Certification Cost?
The cost of certification varies depending on:
- The size and complexity of your business
- Number of employees and operational sites
- Number of standards you’re working towards
We charge a competitive day rate and always provide a clear estimate upfront. If fewer consultancy days are needed, you won’t pay for the extras.
Our pricing is simple, honest, and flexible – designed to suit your budget.
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Why Choose Candy Management Consultants?
Training and Development
We provide businesses with online training courses to support with developing essential skills for daily operations. From leadership to process improvement, our courses provide practical knowledge to enhance efficiency and drive success.
Tailored Solutions
We offer tailored solutions to ensure businesses received ISO support that met their specific needs. By customising our approach, we helped clients achieve and maintain compliance in a way that worked best for them.
Audit Readiness Check
We offer an audit readiness check to help businesses identify gaps, address compliance issues, and ensure they’re fully prepared for their ISO certification audit. This proactive approach reduced stress and increased the chances of a successful outcome.
Digital Transformation
We offer the CandyBox ISO management system to simplify and streamline ISO compliance. Designed for efficiency, it helped businesses manage documents, track progress, and maintain certification with ease.
Payment Plans
We offer payment plans to make ISO certification more accessible and manageable. By spreading the cost over time, we help clients invest in compliance and quality without straining their budgets.
Post Certification Support
We provide post-certification support to help businesses maintain compliance, continuously improve, and prepare for future audits. Our ongoing guidance ensured long-term success beyond certification.
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