ISO 9001:2026 Gap Analysis Toolkit
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ISO 9001:2026 has been published. Is your QMS ready for transition?
The sixth edition brings new requirements for quality culture and ethical behaviour, separate treatment of risks and opportunities, stronger change planning and new management review inputs. This toolkit shows you exactly where your system stands and what to fix first.
What is inside
76-row clause checklist covering clauses 4 to 10.
Every requirement tagged New, Revised, Renumbered, Incorporated, Editorial or Unchanged.
Typical audit evidence listed for every requirement, including what is new for 2026.
Auto-scoring dashboard by clause, plus a dedicated 2026 Transition Readiness score.
Climate change requirements (formerly Amd 1:2024) built in.
Clause reference mapping every 2026 requirement back to its ISO 9001:2015 clause.
2026 Changes register listing the 2015 position, the 2026 change, the audit evidence expected and the transition impact rating for each change.
Owner, target date, gap description and CAR reference columns for full action traceability.
Built for
Quality managers, internal auditors, consultants and small businesses preparing for ISO 9001:2026 transition or certification audits.
Why this toolkit
Developed by an ISO Lead Auditor and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with hands-on certification audit experience. Practical, evidence focused and ready to use in Microsoft Excel.
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