On September 16, 2026, a new version of the ISO 9001 standard—ISO 9001:2026—was released. It was published as the Lithuanian standard LST EN ISO 9001:2026 on October 15, 2026. The new standard retains the foundation of ISO 9001:2015. This edition places greater emphasis on management leadership, quality culture and ethics, and the assessment of risks and opportunities.
The new standard retains the existing management system structure, while placing greater emphasis on leadership, the fostering of a quality culture, and ethics.
Organizations certified under ISO 9001:2015 will be required to update their quality management systems to align with ISO 9001:2026 during the official transition period. Throughout this transition, certification audits may be conducted against either the ISO 9001:2015 or the ISO 9001:2026 standard.
Certificates issued under ISO 9001:2015 will cease to be valid on September 30, 2029. Further details regarding the requirements and timelines for transitioning to ISO 9001:2026 can be found in the "Information on the Transition Period" section of the website. Learn more about the new ISO 9001:2026 standard in a video presentation prepared by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
✓ The new quality management system standard ISO 9001:2026 was released in 2026
✓ The new environmental management system standard ISO 14001:2026 was released in 2026
On April 15, 2026, a new version of the ISO 14001 standard—ISO 14001:2026—was released. This standard was published as the Lithuanian standard LST EN ISO 14001:2026 on May 29, 2026. The new standard retains the existing management system structure while placing greater emphasis on risk management and measurable sustainable business outcomes.
Organizations certified under ISO 14001:2015 will be required to update their environmental management systems in accordance with ISO 14001:2026 during the official transition period. Throughout this transition, certification audits will be conducted against both the ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 14001:2026 standards.
Certificates issued under ISO 14001:2015 will cease to be valid on April 30, 2029. Further details regarding the requirements and timelines for transitioning to ISO 14001:2026 can be found in the "Information on the Transition Period" section of the website.
More information about the new ISO 14001:2026 standard is available in a video presentation prepared by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
✓ ISO 50001 energy management system for improving energy efficiency
In accordance with Article 13 of the Law on Energy Efficiency of the Republic of Lithuania, companies whose average annual final energy consumption exceeded 23.6 GWh over the last three calendar years (hereinafter referred to as the "assessment period") are required to implement an energy management system no later than two calendar years after the end of the assessment period.
In accordance with Article 2, Point 8 of the Law on Energy Efficiency of the Republic of Lithuania, an energy management system is a system—certified by a conformity assessment body and defined by international and European Union standards—for setting and implementing energy efficiency goals; it encompasses the monitoring of actual energy consumption as well as measures to improve energy efficiency and measure progress.
Sistemų registras, UAB - a conformity assessment body, provides energy management system certification services in accordance with ISO 50001 and can be your primary choice for certifying your energy management system.
✓ Use of the certification mark and reference to certification status
The certified Client must use only the official certification mark of UAB "Sistemų registras," adhering to the form and colors provided by the certification body. The certification mark may be proportionally enlarged or reduced, provided the minimum size of 15 mm is maintained. Use of the management system certification mark does not imply product certification and does not exempt the Client from obligations regarding product quality assurance.
The certified Client is entitled to use the certification mark on organizational documents, in promotional materials, and online, provided it is used only to promote the specific scope of activity specified in the certificate.
The certification mark may not be used on the product itself, on product packaging, on documentation accompanying the product, on labels affixed to the product, or in any other manner that could be interpreted as a mark of product conformity; nor may it be used on laboratory test results, calibration protocols, or inspection reports, as such documents are considered products.
The Client is entitled to publish information regarding certified management systems on product packaging or in documentation accompanying the product, provided the text includes the following: the Client’s name, the certified management systems and standards, and the certification body that performed the management system certification.
The Client is entitled to reference only the specific management system that has been certified and the standard with which it complies. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) logos may not be used to publicize certified management systems.
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