Compliance

Certification Body

An accredited organization authorized to assess and certify that products, systems, or organizations meet specified standards.

Definition

A certification body is an organization that performs audit and certification of management systems, ensuring they meet specified standards. In the context of ISO/IEC 42006, it specifically audits AI Management Systems.

ISO/IEC 42006:2025 — Information technology — Artificial intelligence — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of artificial intelligence management systems

Related Terms

Notified Body

Independent organization designated to assess conformity of certain high-risk AI systems....

Conformity Assessment

Process to verify that high-risk AI systems meet regulatory requirements before market placement....

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