SME Promotion Agency Maintains International Certifications for Anti-Corruption and Compliance

The Small and Medium Business Administration (SMEPA) has successfully retained its international certifications for robust anti-corruption and compliance management systems. The agency announced on August 28 that it passed the transition audit for the ISO 37001:2025 standard, which focuses on anti-bribery management systems, and the first follow-up audit for the ISO 37301:2021 standard, concerning compliance management systems.

These certifications, established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), are critical indicators of an organization's commitment to ethical conduct and adherence to legal frameworks. Passing these rigorous audits demonstrates SMEPA's ongoing efforts to prevent and manage corruption risks within its operations and to ensure full compliance with laws and ethical norms.

The successful audits signify that SMEPA's internal systems are effectively designed and implemented to uphold high standards of integrity. The ISO 37001 standard provides a framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, reviewing, and improving an anti-bribery management system, while ISO 37301 offers guidelines for creating and maintaining an effective compliance management system.

By maintaining these international standards, SMEPA reinforces its credibility and commitment to transparent and responsible governance. This is particularly important for an agency dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, where trust and ethical business practices are paramount.