Call for expression of interest in the accreditation of Artificial Intelligence Management Systems Certification

The new Artificial Intelligence Management System Certification standard was published on 18 December 2023. As this is a new standard, UKAS needs to undertake a development project to confirm the applicability of the standard and also to establish a robust and proportionate assessment approach. UKAS would like to invite certification bodies to express an interest in certifying organisations against ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Artificial Intelligence – Management System

From this announcement, UKAS will determine the demand and priority for developing accreditation in this area. Therefore, please could you provide feedback to UKAS ([email protected]) by the 31 March 2024. It would also be helpful in the planning if you could provide the following information:

1. The number of clients/estimated number of clients you have for (each of) this standard?
2. The geographical location(s) where accredited certificates will be issued (solely UK, Solely Europe, Office outside of Europe)?
3. The number of non-accredited certificates issued for the standard and into which countries?
4. The date by which you envisage your clients being ready for

• A Stage 1 audit
• A Stage 2 audit

5. Details of how you scope the certifications and please provide some example certificates. This will assist in the development and implementation of accreditation in this potential new  area.

Please note that if a development project was established a pilot programme will be required whereby there would be a development fee associated with participation in addition to the normal assessment fees.