Who uses it
It suits organisations that build or use AI, including banks, insurers, health providers and public services.
How it is applied
- Current practice is compared with the guidance.
- Management agrees which parts apply and who owns them.
- Practices are adopted in policies, procedures and training.
- Results are reviewed after a set period and adjusted.
Cost drivers
Cost is mainly staff time and any outside support. The number of processes and teams involved decides the effort. No certification fees apply, as no certificate is issued.
Timeline
Most organisations adopt it in phases over several months. It can run alongside work on a certifiable standard.
Certification
ISO/IEC 23894 is guidance, so accredited certificates are not issued against it. Organisations usually seek ISO/IEC 42001 certification, which includes AI risk assessment.
