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ISO Transition Calendar 2026 — Transitions, CB accreditations & alerts

Every ISO standard revision in transition through 2026-2029: official dates, transition windows, and — unique on the market — the accreditation status of leading international certification bodies (US, UK, Canada, Australia). Filter by family, urgency or type. Free access, no signup.

  • 14 ISO standards tracked, from publication to end of transition
  • 12 international certification bodies tracked weekly
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14 standards in transition
12 CBs tracked
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Certification Body Accreditation Status

Which certification bodies are already accredited to certify against new ISO versions? This table is manually verified each week with major CBs operating across the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Unique on the English-speaking market.

Last verified: July 6, 2026
✓ Accredited ⏳ In progress ✗ Not yet — Not applicable
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Important disclaimer

The information on this calendar is provided for general awareness only and does not replace consultation of official ISO publications nor direct communications from your certification body. ISO dates and transition periods may change. CB accreditation statuses are reported and verified manually; for any operational audit or certification decision, contact your CB directly and consult official publications from ISO, IAF, ANAB, UKAS, SCC, or JAS-ANZ. QSE Academy assumes no liability for the interpretation, application or consequences of using this content.

Why a dedicated ISO 2026 Transition Calendar?

The 2026-2029 window concentrates an exceptional number of major ISO transitions: ISO 9001:2026 (publication expected October 2026, transition through October 2029), ISO 14001:2026, ISO/IEC 17020:2026 (transition deadline March 2029), ISO/IEC 17024:2026, FDA QMSR aligned with ISO 13485, plus expected revisions on ISO 45001, ISO 27001, and ISO 42001 (artificial intelligence).

Each transition has its own milestones: DIS publication, FDIS vote, official publication, beginning of the transition period, audit deadline in the previous version, and the cutoff date beyond which certificates expire. Missing a milestone means risking a non-renewable certificate, a non-conforming surveillance audit, or worse: a customer discovering your CB is not yet accredited to the new version.

This calendar consolidates every deadline for the major ISO standards, with the accreditation status of leading international certification bodies for each. Operational visibility that no one consolidates for you — not ISO, not ANAB, not UKAS, not your CB.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the CB accreditation status critical?
A newly published ISO standard is not immediately certifiable. Your CB must first be accredited by ANAB, UKAS, SCC, JAS-ANZ or the relevant national AB on the new version. This process typically takes 6 to 12 months after publication. If your surveillance audit falls inside that window and your CB is not yet accredited, you will be audited against the old version — and your transition will be delayed.
Which CBs are tracked in this calendar?
The leading international certification bodies active in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia markets — the full list is visible in the accreditation table above. It may evolve based on the standards covered.
How often is the accreditation table updated?
The table is verified every week. The last verification date is displayed at the top of the table. In case of a major change (a CB publicly announcing accreditation), an interim update is possible.
Is the calendar really free?
Yes, access to the calendar and the weekly alert is free for a limited period. We are building the reader base for this tool. Over time, advanced features (export, full archive, API access, real-time alerts on DIS/FDIS publications) may become paid. Users who subscribe now will keep preferential access.
How do the email alerts work?
Subscribe to our free weekly alert. You receive a weekly digest of what moved: new ISO publications, transition deadlines approaching, newly accredited CBs, and when a standard becomes US regulation. One targeted email per week, no spam. One-click unsubscribe.
Which sources are consulted?
ISO.org for official publication and transition dates, IAF (International Accreditation Forum) for transition communications, ANAB, UKAS, SCC, and JAS-ANZ for accreditation news in their respective markets, and the public newsrooms of major certification bodies for their accreditation announcements.
Does this calendar have legal or regulatory value?
No. This is a synthesis and planning tool. Only official ISO texts, IAF rules, accreditation decisions from your national AB (ANAB, UKAS, SCC, JAS-ANZ), and your contract with your CB have binding force. Always consult these sources before any certification decision.

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