Overview
ISO 37301:2021 specifies requirements and provides guidelines for establishing, developing, implementing, evaluating, maintaining and improving an effective compliance management system (CMS) within an organization. Its purpose is to help organizations meet their compliance obligations, which include both mandatory requirements arising from laws and regulations and voluntary commitments such as codes of conduct, contractual terms, standards and organizational values. The standard is applicable to organizations of all types, sizes and sectors, in the public, private and not-for-profit domains, and is relevant to boards, senior management, compliance functions, legal and risk teams, and all personnel with compliance responsibilities. Superseding ISO 19600, ISO 37301 is a type A management system standard containing auditable requirements, and it follows the ISO harmonized high-level structure covering context of the organization, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation and improvement under the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle. It emphasizes core principles including good governance, integrity, transparency, accountability and sustainability, and requires organizations to identify and assess their compliance obligations and risks, establish a compliance policy and culture supported by top management and a compliance function, implement controls, provide training and communication, enable reporting and whistleblowing, investigate concerns, and monitor, measure and continually improve performance. It stresses a risk-based approach aligned with ISO 31000 and integrates readily with related management system standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 37001 for anti-bribery and ISO 27001. The main benefits are reduced likelihood and impact of non-compliance, stronger organizational culture and reputation, greater stakeholder and regulatory confidence, and a foundation for demonstrating due diligence. Because it sets out requirements, ISO 37301 is certifiable, and organizations may seek accredited third-party certification to provide independent assurance that a robust, effective and continually improving compliance management system is in place.
Included: 46 ready-to-use, fully editable documents (manual, procedures, forms, records, checklists, guidance and training material).
License: single-organization license; delivered electronically as a ZIP archive.
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Frequently asked questions
What exactly do I receive?
A downloadable ZIP containing the full set of ready-to-use documents for this toolkit — manuals, procedures, forms, records, checklists, guidance and training material, all in editable Word and Excel format. The exact document count is shown at the top of this page.
Are the documents really editable?
Yes. Every file is native Microsoft Word or Excel — no locked PDFs. Add your logo, change wording, and tailor the content to your organisation. The toolkit is yours to keep and reuse.
Does this certify my organisation?
No. These are documentation toolkits aligned to the relevant standard to help you prepare. Certification itself is issued by an accredited certification body after their audit. Our toolkits give you a strong, audit-ready starting point.
How is it delivered?
Instantly and digitally. There's no physical shipment — you download the files right after payment and receive a backup link by email.
Do I get updates?
Yes. If we revise this toolkit, you're entitled to the updated version at no extra cost — just contact us with your order details.
What is your refund policy?
Because these are digital products delivered instantly, all sales are final once downloaded. If you have any issue with your files, contact us and we'll make it right. See our Refund Policy for full details.