Regulatory / ISO 42001

Meridian and ISO/IEC 42001 — operating evidence for an AIMS

Meridian supplies the AI-estate records and operating evidence auditors sample. Certification bodies determine conformity; tools do not.

What it expects

As of August 2026

  • Establish, operate, and continually improve an AI management system (AIMS)
  • Depending on scope and risk treatment: documented resources, defined responsibilities, operational controls, monitoring, and evidence for internal or third-party conformity audits

How Meridian supports it

ExpectationMeridian capabilityEvidence artifact
Documented AI resources and estateAI systems and AI-related vendors detected in connected billing and usage sourcesAgent estate report; ledger export
Defined responsibilities / owner accountabilityOwner and department attribution with provenanceAudit Evidence Export
Operational measurement and monitoringSpend, usage, and cost-per-outcome as operational evidenceBoard Pack; Risk & Anomaly report
Evidence for internal or third-party conformity auditsExportable operating records and report historyAudit Evidence Export; QBR pack

Why billing-derived records hold up

A billing-derived inventory is a high-confidence view of the AI services visible in your connected billing and usage sources. It surfaces attributable and unattributed spend with evidence — and helps teams identify what sits outside it: bundled SaaS features, free tools, centrally contracted services, or unmanaged use.

See it in your environment

Free two-week read-only assessment, or Zero-Access Assessment (file-based, no credentials).

FAQ

Does using Meridian mean we hold ISO 42001?
No. Certification bodies determine conformity; Meridian supplies operating evidence your auditor samples.
Does this replace our AIMS documentation?
No — it supplies AI-estate and operating evidence your AIMS documentation and audits draw on.