1. What is the ISO 9001:2026 standard?

The few new terms, as well as the changes made to existing practices or definitions, which are presented individually in the document "Changes to Vocabulary and Definitions (ISO 9000 and ISO 9001)" [FIC 1876] , do not immediately convey a common message or provide clear guidance.

Sam Somerville, Chair of the Technical Committee (ISO/TC 176/SC2) responsible for revising the ISO 9001 standard, provides some insights in a ten-minute video available on the YouTube...