ISO Compliance in 2026-2027 – Are you ready?

10/20/2026

The NJMEP ISO Compliance in 2026-2027 webinar will explore areas to help our clients be prepared to transition from current management systems to updated standards, most notably ISO 9001:2026 (Quality) and ISO 14001:2026 (Environmental). This webinar will focus on addressing the stronger requirements for risk management, leadership accountability, and climate change integration.

This webinar is recommended for Quality Managers, Auditors, and ISO Coordinators to understand the changes from the 2015/2018 standards to the new 2026/2027 versions and how NJMEP can help you prepare.

Some of the areas NJMEP will be able to assist you with will be reviewed.
• Identify Key Differences: Analyze changes between ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 9001:2026, and ISO 14001:2015 to ISO 14001:2026.
• Actionable Implementation: Develop practical action plans to address gaps in QMS/EMS systems.
• Scenario-Based Learning: Utilize hands-on exercises to simulate audit preparations under new requirements.
• Transition Planning: Understand the 3-year transition timeline (typically leading to 2029 deadlines).

Major Standards Updates Covered (2026-2027)
• ISO 9001:2026 (Expected Sept 2026): Focuses on quality culture, ethical leadership, risk-based thinking, and digital transformation.
• ISO 14001:2026 (Expected April 2026): Emphasizes climate change impacts (Clause 4.1), life-cycle perspective (4.3), and change management (6.3).

Key Themes for 2026-2027 Compliance
This NJMEP webinar will emphasize that compliance is shifting from a one-time audit to continuous, proactive management.
• Climate & Sustainability: Mandatory assessment of climate change risks and integration with ESG principles.
• Leadership Accountability: Top management must show personal involvement, particularly in environmental performance.
• Digitalization & Supply Chain: New criteria for supply chain resilience and incorporating digital tools/AI into quality management.