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TECHNICAL GUIDE

What Is the ISO 9000 Family?

The ISO 9000 family separates the shared language of quality management, auditable requirements and improvement guidance across different documents. As of August 2026, ISO 9000:2026 is published, while ISO 9001:2015 remains current ahead of its expected revision.

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Direct answer

ISO 9000:2026 defines fundamentals and vocabulary; ISO 9001:2015/Amd 1:2024 contains certifiable quality-management-system requirements; ISO 9004 guides sustained success. Organisations are certified against ISO 9001, not issued a generic “ISO 9000 certificate”.

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ISO 9000

ISO 9000:2026

Fundamentals, principles and vocabulary of quality management

ISO 9001:2015 + Amd 1:2024

Auditable and certifiable quality-management-system requirements

ISO 9004

Guidance for sustained organisational success and self-assessment

ISO 19011

Guidance for planning and conducting management-system audits

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Implementation route

Define the organisation’s purpose, processes, interested parties and scope.
Use ISO 9000 terminology as a common language for process owners.
Run a gap assessment against ISO 9001 and establish the necessary controls and records.
Verify operation through internal audit and management review.
Where certification is required, select a body with suitable accredited scope and verify the certificate through official channels including IAF CertSearch.

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ISO 9001:2026

ISO/FDIS 9001 is expected to lead to a new edition in September 2026. An unpublished draft does not replace ISO 9001:2015. Transition periods and accreditation rules should be followed through official IAF and accreditation-body decisions after publication.

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Related guides

ISO 9001ISO 9001: Certification and Compliance GuideOpen the guide →Knowledge CentreKnowledge CentreOpen the guide →

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Official sources

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ISO 9001 guide tree

The main subject, decision questions and technical branches are organised in one structure. Start with the heading that matches your need.

Define the scope correctly

This structure was created not merely to provide general information about ISO 9001, but to separate scope, documentation, authority, verification and maintenance decisions. The real scope of the product, organisation or activity is established first; the applicable standard, legislation or scheme and the correct assessment route are then selected.

A management-system scope is defined through processes, sites, responsibilities, risks and measurable objectives.

Kayra Patent supports scope analysis, file preparation and coordination. The final audit, registration, approval or certification decision always belongs to the competent authority, scheme owner, laboratory or certification body.

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Evidence to prepare

scope statement and process map
policy, objectives and responsibility records
risk assessments and operational records
internal-audit, review and corrective-action evidence

Technical references to apply

ISO 9001
ISO/IEC 17021-1

A fixed timescale or single price cannot be promised responsibly. The quotation and programme are confirmed after reviewing the scope, number of sites or models, workforce, test/audit needs, existing records and the responsible body’s schedule.