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Bureau Veritas achieves Accredia Accreditation for ISO/IEC 42001 certification

Jul 15 2026

HELPING ORGANIZATIONS DEMONSTRATE RESPONSIBLE AND TRUSTWORTHY AI

To support organizations in managing these challenges, Bureau Veritas has obtained Accredia accreditation to provide ISO/IEC 42001 certification services for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). This accreditation reinforces the reliability and international recognition of the certification process, offering organizations greater confidence in their AI governance journey.

As businesses increasingly adopt AI technologies, stakeholders, regulators and customers expect clear evidence that AI systems are developed and managed responsibly. ISO/IEC 42001 provides the framework needed to establish effective controls, accountability mechanisms and risk management processes throughout the AI lifecycle.

What is ISO/IEC 42001?

ISO/IEC 42001 is the world's first management system standard specifically developed for Artificial Intelligence. It provides organizations with a structured framework to govern AI systems responsibly, identify risks at an early stage, and enhance transparency and accountability.

The standard also helps organizations strengthen data protection and information security, implement ethical AI principles, and prepare for emerging regulatory requirements, including the EU AI Act. By implementing ISO/IEC 42001, organizations can ensure that AI technologies are managed in a systematic and controlled manner while building trust among customers, business partners, investors, and regulators.

THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCREDIA ACCREDITATION

Accredia accreditation confirms that certification activities are carried out according to internationally recognized requirements and under continuous independent oversight.
For organizations seeking ISO/IEC 42001 certification, this means:

  • Qualified auditors with verified competencies
  • Independent and impartial certification processes
  • Consistent audit methodologies
  • Greater confidence in certification outcomes
  • Enhanced credibility in domestic and international markets.

Accredited certification demonstrates that an organization's Artificial Intelligence Management System has been assessed by a competent and independently recognized certification body.

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THEIR AI GOVERNANCE JOURNEY

Bureau Veritas: Your trusted partner for ISO/IEC 42001 certification.
We support organizations throughout their journey towards ISO/IEC 42001 certification. From assessing existing AI governance frameworks and managing Artificial Intelligence-related risks to conducting readiness assessments and certification audits, our experts help organizations successfully implement the requirements of the standard.

WHY do you CHOOSE ACCREDITED ISO/IEC 42001 CERTIFICATION?

  • Demonstrate Trustworthy AI

  • Strengthen Regulatory Readiness

  • Increase Market Confidence

  • Benefit from International Recognition