Part 2: ISO 9001- Now and Into the Future

This episode of Exploring Standards is Part 2 of a live recording from the in-person event, “ISO 9001: Now and Into the Future,” hosted by Assent Risk Management in collaboration with Interface NRM.

Featuring Rob Clements from Assent Risk Management and Ryan Stevens from Interface NRM, this session continues the discussion from Part 1, bringing together both implementation and certification perspectives on one of the world’s most widely used standards.

In Part 1, the conversation explored what ISO 9001 is, why it remains widely adopted across the UK, and its role in supply chains and public-sector tenders. It also covered the upcoming 2026 revision, including key timelines and expected updates, and why organisations should view the changes as an evolution rather than a major overhaul.

In this episode, the focus shifts to real-world implementation. The speakers discuss the most common audit findings and pitfalls organisations face, insights from internal audit data across the last 12 months, and practical challenges such as document control, training records, and customer feedback in B2B environments. The episode also walks through the ISO 9001 certification process and what the transition to the 2026 revision is expected to look like in practice, including preparation steps and transition timelines.

The discussion closes with practical reassurance for certified organisations, emphasising that most businesses already have strong foundations in place, and that the upcoming changes are expected to be manageable with the right preparation.

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