ISO/IEC 42001:2023

Think of ISO 42001 as your organisation's operating manual for AI. It's the world's first certifiable standard that gives you a structured way to manage AI systems properly—from deciding what to build through to keeping it running safely. If you're serious about AI governance, this is your foundation.

Here's what this means for you: having ISO 42001 certification shows customers, regulators and partners that you're not just talking about responsible AI—you're actually doing it. The standard gives you 38 specific controls covering everything from risk management to data handling, aligned with frameworks you might already use like ISO 27001 for information security.

For Australian organisations, this matters because it bridges the gap between our Voluntary AI Safety Standard and international expectations. If you're dealing with European customers, it helps demonstrate compliance with the EU AI Act. If you're in a regulated industry, it gives you a systematic approach that auditors understand. And if you're just starting your AI journey, it provides a clear roadmap rather than making it up as you go.