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A standardized template for all ISO management system standards, formerly known as Annex SL, ensuring consistency in terminology and clause numbering.
By using the Harmonized Structure (Clauses 1-10), ISO 42001 shares a common skeleton with ISO 27001 (Security) and ISO 9001 (Quality). This allows enterprise teams to stack certifications, reusing existing processes for leadership, internal audits, and corrective actions, significantly reducing the implementation burden for mature organizations.
Real world example:
A CISO uses the same Management Review process they already have for their ISO 27001 security certification to satisfy the Leadership requirements of ISO 42001.
