Certification Details
MPS Limited has received ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS), which is the world's first international standard for AI management systems. The certification was awarded by DNV Business Assurance, which is accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA), following a comprehensive multi-stage audit.
Scope and Validity
The certification applies to MPS Limited across its delivery centers in Chennai, Noida, Dehradun, and Bangalore. It is valid from August 25, 2026, through August 24, 2029, and will be maintained through annual surveillance audits.
Certified Management System Coverage
The certified management system covers the planning, development, deployment, operation, monitoring, and continual improvement of AI systems for:
- Digital learning
- Scholarly publishing
- Platforms
- Associated AI-enabled products and services
This includes:
- AI-driven solutions
- AI-enabled content authoring, editorial, and integrity tools
- AI-based analytics and personalization features
Under the certified framework, every AI initiative within the certified scope is subject to structured risk and impact assessment, defined controls, and continuous monitoring.
Client Benefits
The certification provides clients with externally validated answers to critical AI governance questions, including:
- How AI systems are governed
- How client content and data are protected
- How human oversight is maintained
- How risk is assessed and managed
The standard's requirements align closely with emerging regulatory expectations, including those under the EU AI Act.
Complementary Certifications
The AI certification sits alongside MPS's existing ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO/IEC 27001 (information security) certifications, creating a comprehensive governance framework.
Management Commentary
Rahul Arora, Chairman and CEO of MPS Limited, stated: "Our clients entrust us with content and platforms that sit at the core of how the world discovers and learns. As we scale AI across everything we build, that trust demands more than good intentions. It demands governance that can be independently examined. This certification reflects a conviction we hold across MPS: the companies that will lead in AI are the ones who can prove they deploy it responsibly."
Company Background
MPS is an AI-first knowledge company that works across the entire knowledge value chain, serving 1,100+ customers across research, education, healthcare, and corporate learning. The company has more than 3,200 colleagues in nine countries and employs more than 200 in-house AI engineers.