Preparing for ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026: Key Changes, New Requirements, and What’s Next

by William Kovacich published on January 22, 2026

The two most widely used ISO management system standards—ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)—are currently undergoing revision. Last updated in 2015, these standards and their supporting documents are being refreshed to better reflect today’s evolving, post-pandemic business landscape.

In this webinar recording, we provide a concise overview of both Type A Management System standards, highlight anticipated changes and new requirements, review the expected publication timeline, and discuss practical next steps for organizations. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of what’s changing and how to prepare for a successful transition to the updated standards.

Speaker

William Kovacich

Willim Kovacich Bill Kovacich, a retired metallurgist and senior quality engineer from Caterpillar Inc., dedicated 38 years to advancing manufacturing and quality systems, following his graduation from the University of Missouri-Rolla with a degree in metallurgical engineering and later earning a master’s in management. His expertise spans metal casting, welding, heat treatment, powder metallurgy, and quality systems, and he holds a patent for powder metallurgy sinter brazing. A certified Six Sigma Black Belt and IRCA-certified QMS Principal Auditor, Bill played a key role in transitioning Caterpillar to ISO 9001:2015 and trained over 700 internal auditors across multiple continents. He has received prestigious honors, including the ISO Excellence Award and US TAG Colleague of Distinction Award. Bill also contributed to the development of ISO 10013:2021 as a convenor for TC 176.