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DQS Receives ANAB Accreditation for ISO/IEC 42001 AI Management System Certification

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Frankfurt/Chicago, 26 February 2026 — DQS has been accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to provide certification services for ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS).

With this accreditation, DQS is authorized to issue ISO/IEC 42001 certificates under ANAB accreditation in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021 requirements for management system certification bodies. The accreditation expands DQS’s portfolio of accredited certifications in the field of information security and emerging technologies, reinforcing its ongoing engagement with ISO/IEC 42001 since the standard’s release.

ISO/IEC 42001 is the first internationally recognized management system standard specifically developed for Artificial Intelligence. It defines requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an AI Management System. Further information on ISO/IEC 42001 certification is available on our website.

The accreditation comes as regulatory frameworks for Artificial Intelligence continue to evolve worldwide. The EU AI Act, which entered into force in 2024, introduces phased compliance obligations for organizations developing or deploying AI systems. Comparable regulatory initiatives are under discussion or implementation in other regions.

Christian Gerling, Managing Director DQS GmbH and Global Business Division IDS, Germany

ISO/IEC 42001 provides organizations with a clear framework for structured AI governance. With ANAB accreditation, we can now offer certification under internationally recognized requirements and support companies in implementing responsible AI management.

Christian Gerling Head of Global Business Division Information & Data Security (IDS) at DQS

International Recognition Through ANAB

ANAB accreditation confirms that DQS operates its ISO/IEC 42001 certification program based on defined accreditation criteria for competence, impartiality, and consistent auditing practices.

ANAB is a U.S.-based accreditation body and a member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). Certificates issued under ANAB accreditation are internationally recognized within the IAF multilateral recognition framework.

For organizations seeking deeper insight into the structure and requirements of the standard, the ISO/IEC 42001 Whitepaper provides a detailed overview of its objectives, governance principles, and practical implementation guidance.

 

ISO/IEC 42001 in Regulatory Context

ISO/IEC 42001 provides a structured framework for addressing governance, risk management, and operational controls related to AI systems across their lifecycle.

The standard includes requirements for:

  • Risk identification and assessment
  • Human oversight mechanisms
  • Data governance and quality management
  • Monitoring and continual improvement

Built on the harmonized structure of ISO management system standards, ISO/IEC 42001 can be integrated with existing management systems such as ISO/IEC 27001.
Organizations at an early stage of implementation may use the ISO 42001 readiness checklist to assess their current maturity level before entering the certification process.
 

DQS draws on its experience in certifying information security and data protection standards, including ISO/IEC 27001 and TISAX®, in conducting ISO/IEC 42001 audits. As a globally operating certification body with a focus on management systems, DQS combines sector expertise and methodological rigor in the assessment of AI governance frameworks.

 

Press contact:

Johannes Weber
Global Communications & Brand Manager
DQS Holding GmbH
August-Schanz-Straße 21
60433 Frankfurt am Main

Tel.: 069 95427-270
E-Mail: [email protected]

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