i-PRO Becomes First in Video Security Industry to Achieve ISO/IEC 42001 Certification

i-PRO Achieves Groundbreaking Certification in Video Security

On May 2, 2025, i-PRO Co., Ltd, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, announced that it became the first company in the video security sector to attain the prestigious ISO/IEC 42001 certification, an international standard for AI management systems. Awarded by the British Standards Institution (BSI), this certification emphasizes i-PRO's dedication to ethical and transparent AI practices within its operations.

ISO/IEC 42001 stands as the first globally recognized framework for organizations leveraging AI technologies to ensure that their systems are designed, developed, and deployed with ethics, safety, accountability, and transparency in mind. Published in December 2023 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), this standard underscores the increasing importance of responsible AI use in an evolving regulatory landscape, particularly in light of stricter AI laws emerging globally, such as the European AI Act.

Achieving ISO/IEC 42001 certification requires organizations to establish comprehensive management structures surrounding the AI system lifecycle. This includes risk assessments, internal controls, ethical guidelines, personnel training, and the frameworks for external information sharing. Beyond regulatory compliance, this certification reflects a company’s commitment to fostering international trust in its AI technologies, which is increasingly important to stakeholders as they seek assurance in ethical and responsible AI use.

For years, i-PRO has been at the forefront of AI technology development, providing state-of-the-art camera hardware that integrates advanced AI functionalities. The company has dedicated itself to building an AI management system that emphasizes ethical usage and accountability, ensuring a leading position in the industry as it aligns with global standards.

Mr. Makoto Nakao, CEO of i-PRO, stated: “Undergoing the rigorous process necessary for the ISO/IEC 42001 certification exemplifies our commitment to responsible AI innovation. It guarantees that our technologies are developed and utilized transparently and ethically, respecting human rights and fulfilling our corporate social responsibility.”

This certification by BSI marks a significant milestone as i-PRO has become the first client of the Japan-based BSI Group Japan to receive this acknowledgment through independent auditing. This achievement reinforces the organization’s resolve to maintain the integrity, safety, and transparency of its technology, further bolstering stakeholder trust.

For more information on i-PRO's commitment to AI and ethical practices, please visit their official site. If you would like to read BSI's official announcement regarding the certification, you can find their press release titled 'i-PRO achieves BSI’s AI management system certification' available online.