The international standard for AI management systems
Achieve ISO/IEC 42001 certification readiness with Rotascale. Build an AI management system that meets international standards for responsible AI.
ISO 42001 is to AI what ISO 27001 is to security. A market differentiator today. Table stakes tomorrow.
AI Management System certification
Published in December 2023, ISO/IEC 42001 is the first international standard for AI management systems. It provides a framework for organizations to establish, implement, maintain, and improve their AI governance.
Like ISO 27001 for information security, ISO 42001 enables third-party certification. That certification is becoming a procurement requirement and competitive differentiator.
Management system approach
Follows the familiar ISO structure: context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, improvement.
Certifiable standard
Third-party auditors can certify your AI management system. Proof of responsible AI, not just claims.
Risk-based controls
Annex A provides control objectives across the AI lifecycle. Select controls based on your risk assessment.
Continuous improvement
Not a one-time audit. Ongoing monitoring, measurement, and improvement of your AI management system.
"When a customer asks 'How do you govern your AI?', ISO 42001 certification is the answer that ends the conversation."
The business case for ISO 42001
Beyond compliance, certification delivers tangible business value.
Procurement advantage
Enterprise buyers and government agencies are adding AI governance requirements to RFPs. Certification demonstrates compliance without lengthy questionnaires.
Regulatory alignment
ISO 42001 aligns with EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and other frameworks. One management system, multiple compliance outcomes.
Risk reduction
A certified management system means structured risk identification and mitigation. Fewer AI incidents, better outcomes.
Trust signal
In a market flooded with AI claims, third-party certification cuts through the noise. Proof of responsible AI practices.
How Rotascale maps to ISO 42001 Annex A
Annex A defines control objectives. Rotascale's platform implements them.
A.5: AI System Impact Assessment
Assess potential impacts on individuals, groups, and society before deployment
Pre-deployment evaluation framework. Bias testing, fairness analysis, and impact assessment built into the release process.
A.6: AI System Lifecycle
Manage AI systems throughout design, development, deployment, and retirement
Agent registry tracks systems from creation to retirement. Version control, deployment history, and decommissioning workflows.
A.7: Data for AI Systems
Manage data quality, provenance, and appropriateness for AI systems
Data lineage tracking. Quality monitoring. Provenance documentation for all data feeding AI systems.
A.8: Monitoring of AI Systems
Continuously monitor AI system behavior and performance
Real-time monitoring for drift, degradation, and anomalies. Automated alerts when systems deviate from expected behavior.
A.9: AI System Documentation
Maintain documentation of AI system design, development, and operation
Automatic documentation generation. Reasoning chains captured. Capability registers maintained. Audit-ready at any time.
A.10: Third-Party & Supply Chain
Manage AI-related risks from third-party components and services
Monitor third-party model behavior. Evaluate external AI services. Supply chain risk visibility.
The road to ISO 42001 certification
Certification requires demonstrating a functioning AI management system to accredited auditors. This isn't achieved overnight, but it doesn't have to be painful.
Rotascale provides the technical infrastructure. Our services help you build the management system around it.
Gap assessment
Understand where you are today versus ISO 42001 requirements. Identify what needs to change.
Management system design
Define policies, procedures, and responsibilities. Build the governance structure the standard requires.
Implementation
Deploy Rotascale platform. Implement controls. Train teams. Build the operating rhythm.
Internal audit & certification
Verify readiness through internal audit. Engage certification body. Achieve certification.
ISO 42001 certification services
From gap assessment to certification readiness, we guide the journey.
ISO 42001 Gap Assessment
$40K
3 weeks. Current state assessment against all ISO 42001 clauses and Annex A controls. Gap analysis with remediation roadmap.
Management System Design
$75K
6 weeks. AIMS documentation package: policies, procedures, risk assessment methodology, control selection rationale.
Certification Readiness Program
$250K+
16-20 weeks. Full program from gap assessment through certification readiness. Platform deployment, management system implementation, internal audit support.
Prove your AI governance with certification
ISO 42001 certification is the clearest signal of responsible AI. Start the journey now.