ISO 37001 ANTI-BRIBERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AUDITS

ISO 37001-Anti-bribery management systems – is a management system standard published by International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

As the title suggests, this standard sets out the requirements for the establishment, implementation, operation, maintenance, and continual improvement of an Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS). It also provides guidance on the actions and approaches organizations can take to adhere to the requirements of this standard and implement continual improvement.

An anti-bribery management system intends to help organizations in the fight against bribery, by establishing the procedures, policies and controls that help foster a culture of integrity, transparency and compliance.

ISO 37001 is applicable only to bribery, and the ABMS intended to improve the organization’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to bribery and comply with anti-bribery laws and commitments that the organization had adhere to.

You should note that ISO 37001 does not specifically address fraud, cartels, money-laundering, or other activities related to corrupt practices.

Anti-bribery management systems can be a stand-alone system or integrated into an already implemented management system such as the Quality Management System ISO 9001. An organization can choose to implement the anti-bribery management system in conjunction with or as part of other systems, such as those relating to quality, environment and safety.

Becoming ISO 37001 certified by International Associates Limited brings multiple benefits including:-

Enhanced competitiveness and credibility

Implement an effective anti-bribery management system which supports a business culture based on transparency and integrity.

Evidence of due diligence

For legal purposes, the standard demonstrates that you have taken due diligence preventative measures in case evidence of bribery does emerge, which may help reduce fines.

Improve service and product value

Prevent the negative impacts of bribery and the consequences of associated cost increases.

Reduced intervention costs

Develop internal processes that regularly monitor key challenges, to control risks and costs related to bribery.

Enhance brand reputation

With a certificate from IA Limited openly demonstrates the companies commitment towards the prevention of corruption throughout the company, and the supply chain.

The ISO 37001:2016 certification process for the Anti-bribery Management System is completed using the standard following steps.

• An optional Pre-audit, at least three months prior to the certification audit
• Audit plan (audit schedule agreed with client)
• Audit stage 1, verification of the system policy, processes and procedures
• Audit Stage 2, verification of the implementation of the policy, procedures, and processes reviewed at stage 1. (non-conformities must be corrected at least two months after stage 2 audit).
• Certification (within two weeks after a successful audit).
• Annual surveillance visits
• Recertification after 3 years