As AI adoption outpaces oversight, ISO 42001 gives you a certifiable way to govern it. Here's the overview.
What is ISO 42001?
ISO/IEC 42001 is the international standard for an AI Management System (AIMS) — the governance, risk and lifecycle controls an organization needs to build or use AI responsibly, certified by an accredited body.
Who needs it?
Any organization building or deploying AI that wants a recognized, certifiable governance standard — increasingly expected by enterprise customers and useful for demonstrating responsible AI.
How it relates to other AI frameworks
- NIST AI RMF — a voluntary risk framework; ISO 42001 is a certifiable management system.
- EU AI Act — regulation; an ISO 42001 AIMS helps you satisfy many of its obligations.
One AI governance programISO 42001, NIST AI RMF and the EU AI Act share evidence. Run them as one program — self-hosted, including on a private model. See ISO 42001 with Vallorix or AI Governance.
General explainer, not audit advice. ISO 42001 certification is issued by an accredited certification body, not by Vallorix.