The world's first international standard for System Zarządzania AIs. Get certified by BALTUM — an internationally recognised certification body and member of AIEI (AI Ethics and Integrity International). Backed by a network of 6+ accredited partners across 100+ countries. Certificate in 2–4 weeks.
BALTUM is a member of leading international bodies in AI ethics, cybersecurity, and quality assurance — backed by a global network of 6+ accredited certification partners operating across 100+ countries.
BALTUM maintains active memberships in international organisations that define the standards for AI governance, cybersecurity, and quality assurance. These memberships ensure our auditors operate at the highest level of expertise and our certification processes reflect current industry best practices.
AI Ethics and Integrity International
Cybersecurity standards body
Registered Ethical Security Testers
E-Learning Quality Network
BALTUM operates through a network of accredited international certification partners — including Swiss International, BCERT (UK), G-CERT (Asia-Pacific), UNIVERSAL (Germany), and others — ensuring your certificate carries weight in any market worldwide.
The first international standard for managing AI systems responsibly. A structured framework for organizations that develop, provide, or use artificial intelligence.
ISO/IEC 42001:2023 provides requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an System Zarządzania AI (AIMS). It is the first international standard to define a comprehensive management system framework specifically for artificial intelligence. The standard follows the Annex SL high-level structure, making it fully compatible with ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 27701, and other management system standards — enabling integrated implementation.
The standard is structured around 10 clauses and two normative annexes. Clauses 4–10 define the management system requirements: context of the organization, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement. Annex A provides a reference set of AI-specific controls. Annex B provides detailed implementation guidance for those controls, covering the AI system lifecycle, data governance, transparency, and human oversight.
At the heart of ISO 42001 is a risk-based methodology for AI governance. Organizations must identify, assess, and treat risks associated with AI systems — including risks to individuals (bias, discrimination, privacy), to the organization (reputational, legal, financial), and to society (safety, environmental impact). The standard requires both AI risk assessment and AI impact assessment — a unique requirement that goes beyond traditional risk management.
ISO 42001 was published by ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 42 (Artificial Intelligence) and represents the global consensus on AI governance. It is part of the broader ISO/IEC 42xxx family of AI standards, which includes ISO/IEC 42005 (AI impact assessment), ISO/IEC 23894 (AI risk management), and ISO/IEC 38507 (governance implications of AI). The standard is already referenced by the EU AI Act and adoption is accelerating across industries worldwide.
ISO 42001 is applicable to any organization — regardless of size, type, or industry — that develops, provides, or uses AI systems. This includes organizations using third-party AI tools (such as machine translation engines, LLMs, or AI-powered analytics), not just those building AI from scratch. The standard is designed to be scalable and adaptable to different levels of AI maturity.
Systematic identification and treatment of AI-specific risks including bias, safety, security, and ethical concerns.
Evaluate the impact of AI systems on individuals, groups, and society before deployment.
Framework for communicating AI decisions, limitations, and capabilities to stakeholders.
Requirements for human control, intervention, and decision-making authority over AI systems.
Ongoing monitoring, measurement, and improvement of AI governance practices.
Controls for data quality, bias in training data, provenance tracking, and responsible data lifecycle management.
Governance across the full AI lifecycle — from design and development through deployment, monitoring, and decommissioning.
Any organization that develops, deploys, or uses AI systems. ISO 42001 is industry-agnostic — here are the sectors where demand is highest.
Companies building AI-powered products or integrating AI into their platforms.
Banks, insurers, and fintechs using AI for risk, fraud, and decision-making.
AI in diagnostics, drug discovery, and clinical decision support.
AI-driven automation, quality control, and autonomous systems.
LSPs using MT, LLMs, and AI-powered quality assurance tools.
Public bodies deploying AI for citizen services and decision-making.
A clear, fast, and streamlined certification journey. Expert auditing with minimal disruption — and a certified result.
Complete the online self-assessment at baltum.ai. Get an instant gap analysis showing your AI governance maturity and what you need for certification.
Submit your application, receive your documentation package, and complete the audit. Stage 1 (documentation review) and Stage 2 (implementation assessment) — managed via SMAuditor platform.
Receive your official ISO 42001:2023 certificate from BALTUM Certyfikacja Body. Listed in international registry. Annual surveillance audits maintain your certified status.
Efficient assessment-to-certificate journey with minimal disruption to your operations.
Fast-track certification timeline from application to issued certificate.
Complete AIMS documentation package — policies, procedures, and templates tailored to your organization.
Certified auditors with deep AI governance and technical expertise.
The EU AI Act is the world's first comprehensive AI regulation. ISO 42001 maps directly to its core requirements — giving you a structured path to compliance.
ISO 42001 was developed with the EU AI Act's requirements in mind. The standard provides approximately 80% coverage of deployer obligations under the regulation — risk management, transparency, human oversight, and documentation.
Organizations with ISO 42001 certification are better positioned for EU AI Act compliance. While the standard alone does not guarantee full regulatory compliance, it provides the management system foundation that regulators and clients recognize.
August 2025 — General-purpose AI model obligations apply
August 2026 — Full high-risk AI system obligations apply
August 2027 — High-risk AI in regulated products
ISO 42001 Clause 6.1 provides comprehensive AI risk assessment methodology
ISO 42001 Clause 7.4 establishes stakeholder communication and AI disclosure
ISO 42001 Clause 8.4 requires human control and intervention capabilities
ISO 42001 Annex B covers data quality, bias assessment, and provenance
ISO 42001 Clause 7.5 establishes complete technical documentation requirements
ISO 42001 Clause 9.1 requires logging and monitoring of AI operations
Not sure if your organization is ready for ISO 42001? Take the free self-assessment and get an instant gap analysis — no commitment, no cost.
Our AI readiness assessment evaluates your organization's current AI governance maturity across all ISO 42001 requirements. In 15 minutes, you will understand exactly where you stand and what steps are needed to achieve certification.
Free online self-assessment tool covering all ISO 42001:2023 requirements. Get your personalized gap analysis report instantly.
Go to baltum.ai →ISO 42001 integrates seamlessly with other management system standards. Combined certification reduces cost, effort, and audit time.
Pure AI governance certification for organizations focused on demonstrating responsible AI practices.
AI governance combined with information security — the most requested combination for organizations handling sensitive data with AI.
Complete AI, security, and privacy coverage. Ideal for organizations processing personal data through AI systems.
A certification body built for the AI era — combining deep technical expertise with streamlined online processes.
Member of AIEI, UK Cyber Security Council, and CREST. Backed by 6+ accredited certification partners across 100+ countries.
From assessment to certificate — efficient and structured. Our SMAuditor platform manages the entire certification journey.
No unnecessary delays. Our streamlined process respects your time while maintaining full audit rigour and quality.
Receive ready-made AIMS policies, procedures, and templates. Customized to your organization — no starting from scratch.
Our auditors have deep expertise in AI systems, machine learning, and AI governance frameworks. They understand your technology.
One fee covers the entire journey. No hidden costs, no surprise add-ons. Combined certification packages offer significant savings.
Expert articles on ISO 42001, the EU AI Act, and responsible AI governance frameworks.
How ISO 42001 certification maps to EU AI Act requirements and helps organizations achieve regulatory compliance.
FrameworksA detailed comparison of the two leading AI governance frameworks and when to use each one.
Certyfikacja GuideEverything you need to know about ISO 42001 certification — requirements, process, timeline, and costs.
Everything you need to know about ISO 42001 certification.
Tell us about your organization and your AI systems. Our certification experts will respond within 24 hours with a tailored proposal.