SGS Issues PwC Taiwan Its First ISO/IEC 42001 Certificate in Taiwan for AI Management System Governance

SGS Issues PwC Taiwan Its First ISO/IEC 42001 Certificate in Taiwan for AI Management System Governance

(IN BRIEF) SGS has issued PwC Taiwan its first-ever ISO/IEC 42001 AI management system certificate in Taiwan, highlighting the growing importance of structured AI governance as businesses adopt artificial intelligence across operations. PwC Taiwan pursued the certification to create a trusted benchmark for the local market and to demonstrate that strong AI oversight can be embedded into corporate operations and culture. The certification confirms that PwC Taiwan has implemented processes to identify AI-related risks, manage data access and maintain oversight throughout the AI life cycle. It also strengthens the firm’s position in helping Taiwanese companies address technology risk, regulatory pressure and AI management system implementation. The achievement reflects the broader shift from viewing AI as a technology tool to treating it as a board-level operational and governance issue requiring transparency, accountability and long-term trust.

(PRESS RELEASE) BAAR, 15-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS has issued PwC Taiwan its first-ever ISO/IEC 42001 certificate in Taiwan, marking a milestone for artificial intelligence governance and AI management system assurance in the local market.

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape business operations across industries, corporate boards and senior leaders are facing growing pressure to manage innovation responsibly while maintaining system transparency, protecting data privacy and meeting increasingly complex global regulatory expectations.

PwC Taiwan, a leading professional services and accounting firm, pursued ISO/IEC 42001 certification to establish a trusted reference point for businesses in Taiwan. By applying strict AI governance practices within its own operations, the firm has positioned itself as a practical example for organisations seeking to manage AI-related risks more effectively.

The certification demonstrates that PwC Taiwan has developed real-world experience in implementing an AI management system and is able to support companies in Taiwan as they navigate complex technology risks, governance requirements and AIMS implementation projects.

PwC Taiwan CDO CJ said AI is no longer simply a technology issue, but an important operational risk that boards must consider. CJ said achieving the certification shows PwC Taiwan’s commitment to high standards in information security and AI quality, while also setting an example for the Taiwan market. CJ added that long-term success depends on embedding strong governance rules into company culture, helping organisations use new technologies safely and build lasting trust with stakeholders.

ISO/IEC 42001:2023 provides a structured framework for AI management systems at a time when AI adoption is accelerating across many sectors. The standard supports organisations in balancing innovation with transparency, accountability and responsible risk management. Passing SGS’s audit indicates that PwC Taiwan has the processes needed to identify potential AI risks, control data access and maintain effective system oversight throughout the AI life cycle.

PwC Taiwan selected SGS as its certification partner to help establish this benchmark. SGS said its role as a recognised provider of quality, integrity and sustainability services, together with its auditing standards and technical expertise in emerging technologies, supported PwC Taiwan’s decision.

Through the certification process, SGS provided external validation of PwC Taiwan’s AI governance framework, giving clients and stakeholders additional assurance that the firm’s approach to AI management is based on globally recognised and impartial assessment practices.

SGS said its global network of SGS DIGITAL TRUST experts can support organisations throughout the ISO/IEC 42001 journey, as well as in other assurance areas related to digital trust, governance and emerging technology risk.

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