Asset Management System certification is delivered by certification bodies to organizations that have demonstrated they have implemented a system for the management of assets.

ISO 55000:2014 provides an overview of asset management, its principles and terminology, and the expected benefits of adopting asset management. It can be applied to all types of assets and to organizations of all types and sizes. ISO 55001 specifies requirements for an asset management system within the context of the organization.

A Conformity Assessment Bodies applying for ISO55001 accreditation must conform to ISO/IEC 17021 and other additional International requirements as detailed in Specific Requirements for Accreditation AMS Scheme.