Accreditation bodies for ISO 42001
Sourcing ISO 42001 auditors
ISO/IEC 42001 certification must be issued by certification bodies that are accredited by IAF-recognized accreditation bodies, such as ANAB (primarily in the US and globally) or UKAS (in the UK and parts of Europe). This accreditation ensures that your ISO 42001 certificate is internationally valid under the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) and accepted by customers, regulators, and partners worldwide.
As of 2026, ISO 42001 accreditation is still maturing, with new certification bodies being approved on a rolling basis. Organizations should always verify their current accreditation status using official sources, such as IAF CertSearch, ANAB directories, or UKAS registers, rather than relying solely on marketing claims.
Key accreditation bodies
| Body | Region / focus | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board) | US / Global | Currently the largest accreditor for ISO 42001. Accredits early movers such as Schellman (first accredited), A-LIGN, SGS, DEKRA, Coalfire, TÜV, and Sensiba, making it a common choice for startups and global SaaS companies. |
| UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) | UK / EU | BSI became the first UKAS-accredited ISO 42001 certification body in late 2025. Often preferred by organizations targeting EU customers or aligning closely with the EU AI Act. |
| IAS (International Accreditation Service) | US / Global | Accredits several mid-market and regional certification bodies such as Aprio, MSECB, Prescient Security, and Insight Assurance. Acceptance may vary by customer geography. |
| RvA (Netherlands) | EU | The Dutch accreditation body. Some large certifiers, such as BSI, also hold RvA accreditation to support EU-based audits. |
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