Map clauses across Annex SL ISO management-system standards. Click any cell to see how clause X in one standard maps to clause Y in another — useful for planning Integrated Management Systems (IMS) and reusing audit evidence.
The matrix shows clause-by-clause overlap between the 7 most common Annex SL ISO standards. Toggle which standards to include using the pills above. Cells are colour-coded by mapping strength:
Click any non-empty cell to see the detailed mapping commentary.
Annex SL is the high-level structure (HLS) used by every modern ISO management-system standard. It defines a common set of 10 clauses (Context, Leadership, Planning, Support, Operation, Performance Evaluation, Improvement, etc.) so that multiple standards can be implemented as a single Integrated Management System.
No. ISO 13485:2016 deliberately keeps the older 8-clause structure to remain aligned with FDA QSR and EU MDR. It is NOT shown in this matrix because the clause numbering does not align with Annex SL.
Yes — that’s the principal benefit of an IMS. Green cells in the matrix indicate where the same evidence (e.g., management review minutes, internal audit reports, document control register) satisfies multiple standards.
The mappings are based on ISO/IEC Directives Part 1 Annex SL (the source of the HLS), individual standard text, and commonly-cited IMS implementation guides. Use as planning input — your certification body will confirm specifics for your audit.