ISO/IEC 42001 is an international standard for an AI management system. A company that holds a certificate has shown an auditor that it has processes for governing the AI it builds or uses.
What it does not prove
It does not prove that a particular model is accurate or fair. It covers how the company manages AI, not the quality of each output.
Questions for a partner
- What is in the certificate's scope?
- Which of your AI products or services does it cover?
- How do you test models before and after release?
An India-specific note: MeitY's AI governance guidelines also ask for responsible practice, so a partner serving Indian clients should be able to explain both.
Sample story, checked against the source on 17 October 2026. Confirm details with the source before you rely on them.
Source: India AI governance guidelines