6 Basic Principles of ISO 37001:2016 in Preventing Bribery in KFTD

PT Kimia Farma Trading & Distribution (KFTD) as part of Kimia Farma Groupย  has consistently prevented bribery and corruption. For that, they refer to ISO 37001:2016. This international standard for bribery and corruption prevention has six (6) basic principles. These principles have been the clauses or requirements in their Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS or SMAPโ€”Sistem Manajemen Anti Penyuapan).

The 6 Basic Principles:

These are the six (6) basic principles from ISO 37001:2016 :

The Adequate Procedures

The policies and procedures regarding the ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System must help organizations control the many risks of bribery they will face.

The Top Management Commitment

The top management in KDTF must not only socialize but also ensure that the company understands the goals and the targets of implementing ABMS with the ISO 37001:2016 standard.

The Risk Identification and Analysis

In general, the risk identification involves:

  • Identifying bribery risks from each process in the company.
  • Analyzing identified bribery risks and providing an assessment of their possibility of occurrence and impact.
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of the actions taken by the company to mitigate the risks of bribery.

The Feasibility Test

The feasibility test determines the track record of prospective employees, external providers, customers, and other parties related to the companyโ€™s business. It is part of the preventative measures against bribery and corruption.

Communication

The policy and procedures regarding the ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System that have been established must be communicated and socialized to all parties involved with the company, both internal and external.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Process

The top management has to conduct regular monitoring and evaluation based on the ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System. If any changes are needed, they must be addressed according to the company’s pressing issues.