ISO 56002 Innovation Management in UAE & Dubai

ISO 56002 provides recommendations for setting up and improving an innovation management system. It helps organizations bring direction and consistency to the way they explore opportunities and develop ideas.

No. ISO classifies ISO 56002 as a Type B management-system standard, which is not intended for certification. ISO 56001 is the separate standard used as a basis for innovation management system certification.

Some providers use this phrase for a private assessment or recognition scheme. Such a scheme should not be confused with certification to a certifiable ISO management-system standard. Ask what is assessed, which scheme applies and what the resulting document actually demonstrates.

ISO 56002:2019, Edition 1, published in July 2019, remains the published edition. ISO lists it for revision, with a second edition under development.

No. As checked on 29 September 2026, ISO lists ISO/CD 56002, Edition 2, as under development at stage 30.92, with the committee draft referred back to the working group. A draft does not replace the published edition.

Organizations of any size or sector can use it. Its main focus is established organizations, although start-ups and temporary organizations can also apply relevant parts.

ISO 56001 sets out the certifiable innovation management system framework. ISO 56002 offers recommendations for developing innovation management practices. Using ISO 56002 does not automatically establish conformity with ISO 56001.

It can support new or improved products, services, processes, models and methods, from incremental changes to more substantial innovation. The approach can reflect customer, market, technology or design insights.

No. It does not prescribe specific tools or methods. Teams can choose suitable approaches, such as customer interviews, idea workshops, experiments or prototypes, according to the opportunity being explored.

Start with a clear business challenge, review how ideas are currently handled and agree who will lead the work. Then select a manageable pilot, set learning objectives and review the results before expanding the approach.

A useful scope identifies the teams, sites, activities and partnerships covered by the system. It also explains the innovation objectives and the types of opportunity the organization wants to explore.

Useful examples include an innovation strategy, idea records, customer insights, experiment plans, decision notes, resource allocations and outcome reviews. Keep records proportionate to the work and useful to the people making decisions.

There is no fixed implementation period. Timing depends on the starting point, number of teams and locations, available resources and depth of change. A focused pilot can help establish a realistic plan.

The scope of support, workshop needs, number of locations, existing processes and review activities affect the cost. A proposal should explain the deliverables and fees clearly, without presenting implementation support as ISO 56002 certification.

Yes. A smaller organization can use a simple approach with named owners, a shared idea list, short experiments and regular reviews. The level of documentation should suit the size and complexity of the work.

Yes. ISO 9001 addresses quality management, while ISO 56002 supports innovation management. Customer feedback and process knowledge can inform innovation work while each standard retains its own purpose.

Choose measures that match the objective and stage of work. Examples include assumptions tested, customer adoption, service improvements, time saved and value achieved. Counting submitted ideas alone gives an incomplete picture.

No. A structured approach can improve learning and decision-making, but it cannot guarantee revenue, a successful launch or market acceptance. Teams still need to test assumptions and respond to evidence.

ISO develops standards but does not issue certificates or perform certification. It also does not approve consultants. Any assessment or consultancy service should clearly identify the organization providing it.

Veritas Assurance can support innovation management reviews, workshops, process design, practical documentation and improvement planning. If certification is your objective, discuss a separate ISO 56001 readiness assessment and independent certification route.