ISO 37001:2025 Transition Certification
TNV System Certification Pvt. Ltd. provides ISO 37001:2025 Transition Certification services to organizations currently holding a valid ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) certification.
ISO 37001:2025 replaces ISO 37001:2016 and introduces updated requirements relating to enhanced compliance culture, strengthened governance and oversight responsibilities, clarification of the anti-bribery function, improved conflict of interest controls, and alignment with the harmonized structure for management system standards.
Organizations certified to ISO 37001:2016 are required to transition to ISO 37001:2025 within the defined transition period in order to maintain certification validity.
In accordance with IAF MD 30:2025 – Transition Requirements for ISO 37001:2025, the transition period ends on 28 February 2027. After this date, certifications issued to ISO 37001:2016 shall no longer be valid.
Transition Audit Process
The ISO 37001:2025 transition audit may be conducted:
- During a scheduled surveillance audit; or
- During a recertification audit; or
- As a separate transition audit, where necessary
The transition audit shall focus on the differences between ISO 37001:2016 and ISO 37001:2025 and includes verification of:
- Implementation of new and revised ISO 37001:2025 requirements
- Updated anti-bribery risk assessment and risk treatment processes
- Leadership commitment, roles, responsibilities and accountability
- Controls related to conflicts of interest and management of business associates
- Monitoring, reporting and investigation mechanisms
- Continued effectiveness of the Anti-Bribery Management System
Certification Outcome
Upon successful completion of the transition audit and certification decision process, TNV System Certification Pvt. Ltd. will issue a certificate to ISO 37001:2025, confirming conformity with the revised standard and applicable accreditation requirements. The certification cycle shall continue in accordance with TNV certification procedures and applicable IAF transition provisions.Important Note on Transition
Organizations that do not complete the transition to ISO 37001:2025 within the specified transition period may have their ISO 37001:2016 certification rendered invalid after the transition end date, in accordance with IAF MD 30:2025 and applicable accreditation requirements. TNV encourages all certified clients to plan their transition in advance to ensure uninterrupted certification status.








