{"id":1537,"date":"2021-10-01T15:25:27","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T15:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crigroup.com\/?post_type=blog&p=1537"},"modified":"2024-01-23T07:39:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T07:39:24","slug":"iso-37001-certification-process-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crigroup.com\/ar\/iso-37001-certification-process-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Time to get ISO 37001 Certified – The Process, Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shifting a light on anti-Bribery and anti-corruption methods, our sister brand\u00a0ABAC\u2122 Centre of Excellence<\/a> tells us how key is ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System Certification is for public, private, and non-profit organisations across the globe and explains the process behind certification. At CRI\u00ae, we believe it is important as it provides a key layer against threats of bribery, corruption, fraud and other security concerns. It also sets an organisation apart from its peers as a model for ethical behaviour and compliance.<\/span> After all, consider the benefits: Certification adds a distinct level of credibility to the organisation\u2019s management systems and ensures that the organisation implements a viable anti-bribery management program utilising widely accepted controls and systems.<\/span><\/p>\n

It assures management, investors, business associates, personnel and other stakeholders that the organisation is actively pursuing internationally recognised and accepted processes to prevent bribery and corruption.\u00a0<\/span>ISO 37001:2016 certification<\/span><\/strong> also protects the organisation, its assets, shareholders and directors from the effects of bribery.\u00a0<\/span>But what, exactly, is the process for getting ISO 37001:2016 certified by\u00a0<\/span>ABAC Group\u2122<\/span><\/strong>? Once your organisation has submitted questionnaire information and completed the approval and contract stage, the certification cycle is ready to begin.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Audit confirmation<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

An audit plan will be developed with your organisation and confirmed to the Certification\u2019s Body Assessment Team at least three months before the organisation\u2019s first audit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2: Pre-assessment audit (optional)<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The organisation can opt to perform a pre-assessment audit to identify any possible gaps between its current management system and the standard requirements. This audit is optional and helps the organisation check its preparedness for the stage 1 and 2 assessments by identifying any major non-conformities that have not been addressed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3: Stage 1 audit<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Review the results of the audit, including:<\/span><\/p>\n