Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) | New Projects
Celebrating a new milestone in responsible AI assurance
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way organisations innovate, make decisions and deliver services. This creates exciting opportunities for growth and improvement, while also increasing the importance of trusted assurance that AI systems are developed, deployed and governed responsibly.
ISO/IEC 42001:2023 marks a significant step forward for responsible AI. As the world’s first international management system standard for artificial intelligence, it gives organisations a practical framework to manage AI-related risks, strengthen governance, improve transparency and demonstrate responsible use.
Accredited certification to ISO/IEC 42001 is an important achievement for organisations that want to show customers, regulators and stakeholders that their AI management system has been independently assessed by a competent and impartial certification body.
By supporting accredited certification in this rapidly evolving field, UKAS is helping to build confidence in AI innovation that is responsible, transparent and underpinned by robust governance.
Standards that support trusted AI assurance
UKAS accreditation for AI management system certification brings together internationally recognised standards that support credible, consistent and technically robust certification, helping organisations celebrate good governance while giving stakeholders greater confidence.
ISO/IEC 42001:2023 sets out the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an Artificial Intelligence Management System. It supports responsible AI governance across areas such as leadership, risk management, operational controls, performance evaluation and continual improvement.
ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 specifies requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems, helping ensure certification is delivered with competence, impartiality and consistency.
ISO/IEC 42006:2025provides additional requirements for certification bodies auditing and certifying AI management systems, supporting a harmonised approach to technical competence for ISO/IEC 42001 certification.
Together, these standards provide a strong foundation for organisations seeking to demonstrate leadership in responsible AI, showing that innovation can be ambitious, well governed and aligned with recognised international expectations.
A successful step forward
UKAS has successfully concluded its pilot accreditation programme for ISO/IEC 42001, marking an important milestone in the development of trusted assurance for artificial intelligence management systems. Applications remain open, and assessments are now being managed through the UKAS operations team.
Organisations accredited for ISO/IEC 42001 can be viewed through the UKAS browse-by-category page. Organisations interested in applying for accreditation should visit the applications section of the UKAS website for further information.
This is an exciting development for AI assurance, giving organisations a recognised route to demonstrate that innovation is supported by effective governance, robust controls and a clear commitment to responsible use.
