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ISO 14001:2026 TRANSITION GUIDE FOR CERTIFICATED CLIENTS
Organizations certified to ISO 14001:2015 should begin preparing for ISO 14001:2026 by obtaining the new standard, confirming transition arrangements with their certification body, completing a structured gap review, implementing necessary changes, conducting an internal audit and completing management review before the transition assessment.

As of 1st August 2026, Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated publicly identifies the ISO 14001 transition requirements document as work that is continuing, rather than presenting a final universal deadline in the referenced resolution. Organizations should therefore obtain their applicable dates directly from their certification body instead of relying on an assumed deadline.

WHAT DOES TRANSITION TO ISO 14001:2026 MEAN?
Transition means demonstrating that an existing Environmental Management System has been reviewed and updated to meet the applicable requirements of ISO 14001:2026.

It is not simply a certificate reprint or an update to the standard number on the environmental policy. The organization must be able to show that:
• the revised requirements have been understood;
• relevant gaps have been identified;
• necessary changes have been planned;
• revised controls are operating;
• affected employees are aware and competent;
• internal audit has evaluated the updated system;
• management has reviewed the transition; and
• objective evidence is available for certification assessment.

The extent of work will depend on the maturity of the existing EMS. An organization with well-integrated risk, change, supplier and performance-management processes may require limited adjustment. A system maintained mainly through documents and annual audit preparation may need more significant improvement.

DOES AN ISO 14001:2015 CERTIFICATE REMAIN VALID?
The publication marks the beginning of a transitional period of 36 months. ISO 14001:2015 certificates remain valid until April 14, 2029 at the latest (depending on the date of issue and the rules of the certification body).

ISO 14001:2015 vs ISO 14001:2026 COMPARISION TABLE
The table below highlights the most important differences between ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 14001:2026. You can access the table via the link below
https://usa.inspect.com.tr/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ISO-140012015-vs-ISO-140012026-COMPARISION-TABLE.pdf

WHAT WILL AUDITORS FOCUS ON DURING THE TRANSITION AUDIT?
The ISO 14001 transition audit is the core step in moving from the 2015 edition to the 2026 edition. Unlike a full certification audit, the transition audit typically focuses on the gap between the old and new requirements. In many cases, it can be combined with a surveillance audit or recertification audit to reduce additional cost.
Based on the revised clauses, auditors are likely to pay close attention to the following evidence.

• Evidence that Clause 4.1 now covers biodiversity and related issues
Organizations should be able to show documented evaluation of biodiversity, ecosystem health, pollution levels, and resource availability. Even if the conclusion is that the impact is not significant, the assessment should still be documented and justified.

• Evidence of real leadership involvement
Auditors are unlikely to accept a signed policy and attendance at management review as sufficient proof of leadership. Organizations will need evidence that top management actively supports relevant roles throughout the environmental management system.

• Evidence of a formal change management process
Because Clause 6.3 is new, auditors are expected to check whether the organization has defined what counts as a significant change, how environmental impacts are assessed during change approval, and how changes are controlled in practice.

• Evidence that internal audits include audit objectives
Internal audit plans and reports should clearly record the objectives of each audit, in addition to scope and criteria.

• Evidence of a stronger life cycle perspective
Environmental aspect registers and related evaluations should reflect the full chain from procurement to disposal, including key supplier-related environmental impacts where relevant.

TEN-STEP FOR CERTIFICATE CLIENTS FOR COMPLETING ISO 14001:2026 TRANSITION PLAN
Step 1: Obtain the published standard
Step 2: Confirm certification-body arrangements
Step 3: Brief leadership and process owners
Step 4: Conduct a clause-by-clause gap review
Step 5: Review context, interested parties and EMS scope
Step 6: Establish or strengthen planned-change controls
Step 7: Reassess environmental emergencies
Step 8: Review external providers and value-chain influence
Step 9: Update internal audits and management review
Step 10: Verify readiness and retain objective evidence.

You can find more information here: https://usa.inspect.com.tr/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ISO-14001_2026-Transition-Guide.pdf

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Dear Customers,

Because of INSPECT ULUSLARARASI BELGELENDİRME VE GÖZETİM HİZMETLERİ TİC. LTD. ŞTİ. and INSPECT CERTIFICATIONS USA LLC are using similar logos, please do not forget to use correct logo according to relevant accreditation. The correct logo is on Logo and Certification Usage Instruction which is available at “Documents” page.

ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024-Requirements for organizations that provide audit and certification of information security management systems-Part 1 standard was published in March 2024.
Transition requirements for certification bodies and accreditation bodies are determined by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) in the IAF MD 29:2024 document.

We hereby announce to all our certified customers and all other interested parties that the process of ensuring compliance with this revision of the personnel and related documentation involved in the INSPECT ISMS certification processes will be completed by March 31, 2026 at the latest

INSPECT will conduct ISO 22000:2018 audits according to the ISO 22003-1:2022 standard after receiving the necessary authorization for transition from accreditation bodies. Necessary preparations should be made accordingly. All customers will be informed when the accreditation transition takes place

The new version of the FSSC 22000 Scheme, published on April 1, 2023, brings significant changes that affect certification bodies, certified organizations and those aiming to obtain certification in the near future.

Below you can see some of the results of the change with Ver 6.0 and read an outline of the process for organizations to switch to the new version.

Changes in FSSC 22000 Ver. 6.0;
The aim behind the creation of FSSC 22000 Ver 6.0 is to create stricter regulations for organizations, including measures to combat food waste, as well as continuous improvement.

Certified organizations must meet significant changes, such as expanded requirements for labeling and allergen management. Ver 6.0 also brings new demands, especially in food safety and quality culture, quality control, equipment management, prevention of food waste and communication regarding extraordinary events.

For a detailed explanation of the changes mentioned above, you can use the link below;

https://www.fssc.com/schemes/fssc-22000/documents/fssc-22000-version-6/#interpretation-documents

To ensure a smooth transition during the FSSC 22000 Ver 6.0 audit, certified organizations must adapt their management systems to be compliant with ver 6.0.

Ver 6.0 has been released, but audits for it will begin on April 1, 2024. After this date, audits conducted under version 5.1 will no longer be permitted. FSSC 22000 certified organizations will be upgraded to ver 6.0 during the next regular audit scheduled after April 1, 2024.

This upgrade can occur during a recertification, an announced surveillance audit, or an unannounced surveillance audit. The INSPECT audit team will help carefully plan the upgrade to ensure a timely transition for all organizations.

Ver 6.0 introduces revised rules for calculating audit durations for certification bodies, as well as changes affecting companies. According to the FSSC Foundation, audit durations will generally increase (due to the revision of ISO 22003-1:2022). The exact increase in duration will depend on the scope, complexity and size of each organization, and will be an average increase of 12 hours (equivalent to 1.5 days) in audit duration per certified company location. The purpose of this adjustment is to provide sufficient time to audit the expanded requirements and additional reporting obligations.

For the latest information and updates on FSSC 22000 Ver 6.0 and the transition process, please contact INSPECT Head Office or send an email to info@inspect.com.tr

The information security management standard ISO 27001 was first published in 2005. It was revised in 2013 and updated again in 2022, and includes significant changes to Annex A. If your company is ISO 27001 certified, you will see these updates reflected in the security controls in Annex A.

WHAT HAS CHANGED IN ISO 27001?

The structure of ISO 27001 – Annex A has been completely overhauled. The updated version of ISO 27001 has been restructured and revised. Firstly, the revised ISO 27001 is no longer defined by the commonly used phrase “code of practice”. This helps outline its purpose through a set of information security controls.
Secondly, the number of controls in the new version of ISO 27001 has been reduced from 114 to 93. These security controls are now divided into four sections, instead of the previous 14 sections. The new domains of ISO 27002:2022 are:
Part 5: Organizational (37 controls)

Part 6: People (8 controls)
Part 7: Physical (14 controls)
Part 8: Technology (34 controls)
HOW WILL THE 2022 CHANGES AFFECT MY EXISTING ISO 27001 CERTIFICATION?
The new updates do not affect your existing certification to the ISO 27001 standard. Instead, accreditation bodies will work in partnership with certification companies during a transition period to ensure that organizations with ISO 27001 certification can transition to the newer version efficiently.

However, even if an updated version of ISO 27001 is published, your Statement of Applicability (SoA) must reference the controls in Annex A of ISO 27001:2013. ISO 27002:2022 should only be used as a reference to other controls and as a guide to understanding changes.