ISO 37001 Certification
ISO 37001:2025 is the international standard specifying requirements for anti-bribery management systems (ABMS). An ISO 37001 certificate confirms that your organization has implemented systematic measures to prevent, detect and respond to bribery in all forms — direct and indirect. The standard is applicable to public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Imperium Certific is a certification body accredited by the National Accreditation Agency of Ukraine (NAAU). We conduct certification audits in accordance with ISO 37001:2025 requirements.
Who Is ISO 37001 Certification For
ISO 37001 is designed for any organization seeking to demonstrate commitment to ethical business conduct and anti-corruption. Certification is particularly relevant for:
Government enterprises and agencies
— public authorities, state-owned companies, municipal enterprises, organizations handling public funds
International tender participants
— suppliers to international organizations (UN, World Bank, EBRD), defence sector
Construction and infrastructure companies
— industries with elevated corruption risk in procurement and licensing processes
Pharmaceutical and healthcare companies
— manufacturers, distributors, companies involved in government drug procurement
Energy and extractive companies
— oil and gas, mining, energy sector
Financial institutions
— banks, insurance companies, investment funds
Any organization
— operating in jurisdictions with elevated corruption risk or seeking compliance with FCPA, UK Bribery Act and other anti-corruption legislation
Benefits of ISO 37001 Certification
ISO 37001 certification is a recognized tool for strengthening corporate integrity and managing anti-corruption risks.
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Demonstrating integrity — an ISO 37001 certificate is internationally recognized proof that an organization systematically combats bribery and promotes a culture of ethical conduct
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Anti-corruption law compliance — ABMS implementation helps meet requirements of Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Law, FCPA (USA), UK Bribery Act (UK) and other international anti-corruption legislation
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Access to international projects — ISO 37001 certification is a requirement or significant advantage for participation in international financial institution and development organization projects
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Legal and financial risk reduction — a systematic approach reduces risks of fines, sanctions, criminal prosecution and reputational damage
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Strengthened stakeholder trust — investors, partners and clients receive independent confirmation of the organization's anti-corruption commitments
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Integration with other standards — ISO 37001:2025 is built on the Harmonized Structure (HS) and integrates with ISO 9001, ISO 37301 (compliance) and other management systems
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ISO 37001 Certification Process
The certification process at Imperium Certific complies with ISO/IEC 17021-1 and NAAU accreditation requirements.
Stage 1 — Application and Preliminary Review — The organization submits a certification application. We analyze the scope of activities, operational geography, number of employees, bribery risks and business relationship complexity to determine the audit scope.
Stage 2 — Stage 1 Audit (Documentation Review) — ABMS readiness assessment: review of anti-bribery policy, bribery risk assessment, due diligence procedures, conflict of interest management, reporting channels and staff training programmes. The organization's readiness for Stage 2 audit is determined.
Stage 3 — Stage 2 Audit (On-site) — The audit team verifies practical ABMS functioning: the organization's anti-bribery culture, anti-bribery function operations, business partner verification procedures, gift and hospitality controls, conflict of interest management and reporting channel effectiveness.
Stage 4 — Certification Decision — An audit report is prepared. The certification decision is made independently from the audit team, ensuring impartiality.
Stage 5 — Certificate Issuance — The ISO 37001 certificate is issued for a 3-year period. Certification information is entered into the Imperium Certific registry.
Stage 6 — Surveillance Audits — Annual surveillance audits confirm continuous ABMS functioning and improvement. A recertification audit is conducted before the certificate expires.
ISO 37001 Certification Cost
Certification cost is determined individually based on a preliminary analysis of the organization.
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Documents Required for ISO 37001 Certification
To submit a certification application under ISO 37001, the organization must prepare:
- — 1. Completed certification application (Imperium Certific form)
- — 2. ABMS scope definition
- — 3. Anti-bribery policy
- — 4. Bribery risk assessment
- — 5. Due diligence procedures for business partners, projects and personnel
- — 6. Conflict of interest management procedures
- — 7. Gift, hospitality and donation control procedures
- — 8. Description of anti-bribery function, its authority and independence
- — 9. Reporting procedures (whistleblowing channels)
- — 10. Copy of business registration certificate / extract from state register
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Надіслати заявкуNAAU Accreditation
Imperium Certific is accredited by the National Accreditation Agency of Ukraine (NAAU) in accordance with DSTU EN ISO/IEC 17021-1. Accreditation confirms the competence, consistency and impartiality of our management system certification activities. Accreditation status can be verified on the official NAAU website.
FAQ
Anti-corruption legislation (FCPA, UK Bribery Act) establishes legal obligations and liability. ISO 37001 is a voluntary standard providing a systematic toolkit for meeting these requirements. Certification does not guarantee absence of bribery but confirms implementation of reasonable and proportionate anti-bribery measures.
The 2025 version strengthens emphasis on anti-bribery culture, clarifies conflict of interest management requirements, introduces climate change subclauses and harmonizes terminology with other ISO standards. Core requirements remain unchanged.
Yes, ISO 37001:2025 is built on the Harmonized Structure (HS), enabling combined audits with ISO 9001, ISO 37301, ISO 14001 and other standards. This reduces overall cost and audit duration.
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