Currently, ISO 9001 is in a draft stage, and discussions about its upcoming revision are circulating. Much of this chatter is speculative and based on unofficial sources (e.g., rumors, gossip). While speculation about potential changes is normal, charging fees for training courses that claim to cover “what will be in the revised standard”—when the standard’s content is still under development—is misleading and, frankly, a scam.
What We Know So Far:
1. What will be included in the upcoming revision?
The truth is, no one knows for certain. The committee working on the revision is still actively developing it. The “Committee Draft 2” (CD2) is about to be released, and may undergo further revisions (CD3, CD4, etc.) before progressing.
Once the committee approves a Committee Draft, it will move to the “Draft International Standard (DIS)” stage—initially DIS 1—and may be revised multiple times (DIS 2, DIS 3, etc.) before final approval.
Historically, some publishers have released books ISO 9001:2000 or ISO 9001:2015 based on a DIS, aiming to be first to market. However, these early publications often contained inaccuracies due to last-minute changes before the final standard was released.
2. Are we sure that the revision incorporate updates from ISO Annex SL, Appendix 2?
It’s highly likely that the new ISO 9001 will include all of the elements of ISO Annex SL, Appendix 2, which provides the high-level structure, terms, and core definitions. However, this is not guaranteed—especially since Annex SL, Appendix 2 is currently at Rev. 4, and is subject to change before the final standard is issued.
Expectations should be tempered; updates may add, modify, or remove certain requirements once the revision is finalized.
3. How can you stay prepared without falling for scams?
Be cautious of webinars or courses that use fear tactics or hype to persuade you to enroll. Remember, transitioning to a new standard typically provides a minimum of three years—plenty of time to adapt your systems.
The consensus is that ISO 9001:2026 will be a minor revision, focused on clarifications and structural updates rather than fundamental changes. So any changes should be relatively simple to adopt.
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While the page is poorly maintained, you can monitor the official ISO committee page for ongoing updates, here:
[ISO TC 176/SC 2 News & Updates](https://committee.iso.org/sites/tc176sc2/home/news/content-left-area/news-and-updates/Update%20-%20Revision%20of%20ISO%209001.html)
Stay informed through official channels and avoid falling prey to misinformation or opportunistic training scams.