Tampa, Florida – Schellman & Company LLC, a certification and auditing firm, now occupies its deserved place of an innovative market leader. The company was recently accredited by ANAB, which is a member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), to offer the ISO 42001 certification.
This makes Schellman the first and only certification body at the moment that is recognized to audit and certify organizations to the novel ISO 42001 artificial intelligence (AI) management system standard.
Launched in early 2022, ISO 42001 AI Management System is a set of recommendations for using AI in a sustainable manner and for designing, implementing & maintaining trustworthy AI systems.
This framework addresses the lifecycle of an AI system and describes requirements in terms of traceability, mentioning transparency but also diversity, non-discrimination, and control. But as the first international standard devised for AI, it has sparked a lot of excitement and interest internationally.
This accreditation for ISO 42001 adds to the continuously strengthening of Schellman as an innovative industry firm, according to Doug Barbin, Schellman’s CEO.
Being the first to offer such a potentially highly impactful certification truly makes us happy. This proves a dedication toward serving our clients with advice on new compliance trends in the market, and how to address risks.
ISO 42001 Certification proves that an AI system has been developed ethically by fulfilling requirements in relation to such aspects as digital transparency, data protection, and environmental sustainability.
The recent formulation of ISO 42001 seeks to create confidence to the customers, shareholders and society in general that an organization has a noble aspiration of its artificial intelligence systems to be ethical and prevent any negative consequences.
“ISO 42001 certification helps organizations gain credibility with respect to their technological infrastructures as well as gain confidence from significant investors and stakeholders that their AI systems and development strategies are on par with global best practices,” observed Avani Desai, Schellman’s Executive Vice President of Standards & Certifications. ‘It is such a significant benchmark that we feel privileged to complete,’ he said.
Schellman will be responsible for audits and assessments of organizations AI management systems as the company is an ISO 42001 certification body. The organizations that pass the assessments to the standard by Schellman’s professional auditing team will emerge as certified organizations.
The tradition suggests to customers, investors and peers in the same industry that organization’s approach to AI is in compliance with the most pioneering international benchmark.
“This is a significant achievement for not only our ISO and AI practices, but our firm overall,” said Danny Manimbo, Principal at Schellman and AI Assessment Leader.
“As a firm, we’ve prioritized AI governance in 2024 by ensuring that our core service offerings can adapt and stay relevant to emerging technologies, such as AI. This ensures our ability to help clients demonstrate they’re using this technology responsibly, fostering trust among their customers and partners.”
The company is based in Tampa, Florida, and operates under licenses in more than 26 states while being a winner of multiple awards for its tremendous experience in various compliance-related fields.
The firm offers certification for more than 16 standards and regulations to its clients, which include ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2, as well as PCI DSS. Now, with ISO 42001 accreditation, Schellman once again proves its dedication to leading in compliance and governance.
Since AI continues to grow and change the way we live and work, Schellman’s new ISO 42001 certification helps businesses trust their AI systems. By setting high standards, Schellman makes it easier for its clients to lead the way in developing and managing AI responsibly.
With a strong focus on clear rules, honesty, and ethics, Schellman is excited to help organizations adopt ISO 42001 and shape the future of AI in a positive way. As technology moves forward, it’s more important than ever to have standards that keep AI safe and ethical. If you’re in the market for AI certification, checkout our directory of ISO consultants near by!
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