Certificación

ISO 37001 Certification Anti-bribery Management Systems

The ISO 37001 standard establishes the requirements to implement, maintain, and improve an anti-bribery management system in organizations of any size and sector. Through this certification, LSQA assesses and verifies that the organization has effective policies, controls, and procedures to prevent, detect, and address potential bribery practices, both internal and external. Obtaining this certification demonstrates the organization’s commitment to ethics, transparency, and regulatory compliance, strengthening its reputation and trust with customers, partners, and stakeholders.

¿Qué es ISO 37001 Certification?

What is ISO 37001?

ISO 37001 provides organizations with a management framework to combat bribery systematically. It establishes requirements such as an anti-bribery policy, the designation of an independent and authoritative anti-bribery compliance function, bribery risk assessment, financial and non-financial controls, due diligence processes for personnel, business partners, and transactions, and mechanisms for training, reporting, and investigation.

It is applicable to organizations of any size and sector, and can be implemented as a standalone system or integrated with other already certified management systems, such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 27001.

The conceptual basis

The pillars of ISO 37001

Prevent, detect and respond

The three central pillars of the system: anticipating the risk of bribery, identifying warning signs in time, and having clear response and investigation procedures.

Independent anti-bribery function

The standard requires designating a function with sufficient authority, resources and independence to supervise the system and report directly to senior management.

Due diligence

It is necessary to assess bribery risks in personnel, business partners, suppliers and transactions, proportional to the level of risk of each relationship.

High-Level Structure (Annex SL)

ISO 37001 shares the same structure as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001, which makes it easier to integrate anti-bribery management with other already certified systems.

The structure of the standard

The 10 chapters of ISO 37001

Scope

Define the scope of the standard and which organizations it is directed to.

Regulatory references

Indicate the reference documents necessary for the application of the standard.

Terms and definitions

It brings together the specific terms and definitions on bribery and compliance used in the standard.

Organizational context

It requires identifying internal and external factors, and the needs of stakeholders, that influence bribery risks.

Leadership

It establishes the commitment of senior management, the anti-bribery policy and the designation of the anti-bribery function.

Planning

Define anti-bribery objectives, the assessment of bribery risks, and actions to address them.

Support

It covers the resources, skills, training, communication, and documentation necessary to sustain the system.

Operation

It establishes operational controls, due diligence, financial and non-financial controls, and procedures for gifts, hospitality, and donations.

Performance evaluation

It requires monitoring, measuring, analyzing, and auditing the system, including reviews by the anti-bribery function and by senior management.

Improvement

It establishes the continuous improvement cycle based on non-conformities and system results.

The value of the LSQA seal

We turn technical backing into trust

The LSQA seal is not just a document: it is visible proof that an organization went through a rigorous, objective audit process. When a client, business partner, or regulator sees it, they know it reflects years of certification experience across Latin America, strict technical criteria, and ongoing monitoring — not a self-assessment. That's why the seal becomes a business tool: it reduces the uncertainty of whoever chooses you and communicates, at a glance, a real commitment to quality.

Why certify

Benefits of ISO 37001 certification

It reduces the risk of bribery and corruption in the organization and its value chain.
Demonstrate to clients, partners and investors a genuine commitment to integrity and good governance
It facilitates compliance with local and international anti-bribery laws and regulations.
Strengthens due diligence processes with third parties and business partners
It integrates easily with other certified management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, etc.)
It improves reputation and reduces the legal and financial risk associated with corruption cases

Your journey with LSQA

Certification Process

Contact with LSQA

I receive advice

I provide the information needed for a quote

I receive a quote

I confirm the agreement by signing the contract

Welcome to the LSQA network

I am contacted to begin coordinating the service

I meet the audit team for my confirmation

I receive the audit plan

Audit

I receive the report

If applicable, I receive the certificate

My voice is heard

Preguntas frecuentes

What is ISO 37001 certification?

ISO 37001 certification verifies that an organization has an Anti-Bribery Management System implemented in accordance with the requirements of the international standard ISO 37001, aimed at preventing, detecting and responding to bribery.

What type of organizations does ISO 37001 apply to?

ISO 37001 applies to any organization, regardless of its size or sector, including public, private and non-profit entities, as well as its relationships with business partners and suppliers.

What is the difference between ISO 37001 and other compliance systems?

ISO 37001 focuses specifically on bribery, while other standards such as ISO 37301 address regulatory compliance in a broader sense. ISO 37001 does not completely eliminate the risk of bribery, but it helps implement reasonable measures to prevent, detect, and address it.

Can ISO 37001 be integrated with other already certified standards?

Yes. By following the High-Level Structure (Annex SL), ISO 37001 integrates easily with existing management systems, such as ISO 9001 for quality, ISO 14001 for environmental management, or ISO 27001 for information security.

What is the validity period of the ISO 37001 certificate?

The ISO 37001 certificate is valid for three years. During this period, LSQA conducts annual follow-up audits to verify that the Anti-Bribery Management System remains compliant with the standard's requirements. At the end of the three-year period, a recertification audit is performed to renew the certificate for another three-year term.