ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Certification
ISO/IEC 42001 Certification (AIMS) by AARC-360
Independent AI governance certification for responsible and trustworthy AI systems.
AARC-360 provides third-party certification audits for the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) standard. As a certification body, we assess whether your organization has established effective governance, risk management, monitoring, and ethical safeguards for the development and use of AI.
What Is ISO/IEC 42001?
ISO/IEC 42001 is the first global management-system standard for AI. It helps organizations:
- Ensure responsible AI governance
- Define risk-based controls
- Promote transparency and accountability
- Align AI development with international ethical and operational expectations
It applies to any organization that develops, deploys, or integrates AI technologies.
Our ISO/IEC 42001 Certification Services
1. Stage 1 Audit – AIMS Documentation Review
We review your AI governance policies, risk assessments, metrics, and control design to determine readiness for full certification.
2. Stage 2 Audit – Certification Audit
Our auditors evaluate the implementation and operational effectiveness of your AIMS across model development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
3. Certification Decision & Issuance
After completing the audit, AARC-360 performs an independent review and issues an ISO/IEC 42001 certificate recognizing conformance with the standard.
4. Surveillance Audits (Years 2 & 3)
Annual surveillance ensures ongoing compliance and continuous improvement in AI governance.
5. Recertification Audit (Year 4)
A comprehensive reassessment is performed to maintain certification.
Optional Implementation Support (Separate & Independent)
Implementation and readiness support are delivered by advisory resources, fully separated from the certification audit team.
Organizations may optionally engage advisory services for:
- Gap assessments
- AI governance framework development
- Documentation and risk modeling support
- Control implementation planning
This work is independent of certification and not performed by auditors.
Benefits of ISO/IEC 42001 Certification
- Demonstrate responsible and ethical AI practices
- Strengthen stakeholder confidence in AI-driven products
- Establish industry-recognized governance structures
- Enhance compliance with emerging AI regulations
- Improve transparency, model oversight, and risk mitigation
Start Your ISO/IEC 42001 Certification Today
AARC-360’s certification team is ready to support your organization as you formalize and validate your AI governance practices.
Contact us to begin the certification process.