ISO 42001:2023 Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS)

ISO/IEC 42001 is the international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). We support organisations with AIMS gap assessments, implementation, auditing, and certification readiness to help govern AI use responsibly.

What Is ISO 42001:2023 Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS)?

ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is the international standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS). It provides a structured framework for governing the development, deployment, and use of AI systems in a responsible, transparent, and risk-aware manner.

An AIMS helps organisations manage AI-related risks, ensure accountability and oversight, and align AI use with ethical principles, regulatory requirements, and organisational objectives. The standard is designed to integrate with existing management systems, including ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO 22301.

Why Choose Seratos for ISO 42001:2023?

  • 01. Practical, Risk-Based AI Governance

    ISO 42001 is about governance, accountability, and risk. We help organisations translate requirements into practical, defensible controls that reflect how AI is actually used across the business.

  • 02. Clear Scoping and Regulatory Alignment

    Defining AIMS scope, including identifying AI and AI-free systems, is critical to successful certification. We support clear, auditable scoping decisions and align ISO 42001 requirements with evolving regulatory, legal, and compliance obligations across jurisdictions.

  • 03. Independent, Certification-Ready Support

    As independent consultants, we support structured implementation, internal audits, and audit readiness to help organisations prepare for certification efficiently and confidently.

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Our Comprehensive AIMS Services

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  • Support with designing and implementing an ISMS aligned to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, including scope definition, risk assessment, control selection, and documentation development.

  • Guidance on developing and maintaining a clear, defensible Statement of Applicability that accurately reflects implemented controls and certification requirements.

  • Independent internal audits and readiness reviews to assess ISMS effectiveness and identify gaps prior to certification or surveillance audits.

  • Hands-on support throughout Stage 1, Stage 2, surveillance, and recertification audits, including registrar coordination and audit preparation.

  • Support for maintaining and improving your ISMS over time, including change management, risk updates, and continual improvement activities.

  • Targeted training and awareness sessions to ensure teams understand their responsibilities and can operate and maintain the ISMS effectively.

  • We deliver focused ISO 42001 training to strengthen AI governance awareness.

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Supported Standards & Frameworks

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  • The logo of the International Standard Organization (ISO), featuring a red 3D ISO emblem with a globe design behind the letters 'ISO,' and the text 'International Organization for Standardization' encircling the top, with the number '9001' at the bottom.
  • Logo of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) with the text "ISO" and a globe graphic, along with the number 13485.
  • Logo of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) with purple text and globe graphic, and the number 22301 below.
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  • Shield-shaped badge with a blue background and purple border, displaying the logo and name of the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST) along with the certification number SP 800-171.
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AIMS - Frequently Asked Questions

  • An Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) is a structured framework defined by ISO/IEC 42001:2023 to manage the development, deployment, and use of AI systems. It focuses on governance, risk management, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across AI activities.

  • ISO/IEC 42001 is relevant for organizations that design, develop, deploy, or rely on AI systems, including technology providers, SaaS companies, enterprises using AI internally, and organisations operating in regulated environments. It applies whether AI is customer-facing, embedded in products, or used for internal decision-making.

  • Seratos provides end-to-end support for ISO/IEC 42001, including AIMS gap assessments, scoping of AI and “AI-free” systems, governance and control implementation, risk assessments, documentation, internal audits, and certification readiness.

  • AIMS provides a formal structure for identifying and managing AI-related risks, including bias, transparency, accountability, and unintended impacts. ISO/IEC 42001 helps organizations embed responsible AI practices into governance, operations, and decision-making processes.

  • ISO/IEC 42001 supports alignment with emerging AI regulations by establishing documented governance, risk management, and accountability mechanisms. Many organizations use AIMS to prepare for evolving legal and regulatory expectations related to AI oversight and compliance.

  • Implementation timelines vary depending on the number of AI systems, organizational complexity, and existing governance structures. Seratos helps organizations define realistic timelines through structured gap analysis and phased implementation planning.