Stronger governance
Show defined accountability, a published policy and documented anti-bribery controls.
Anti-Bribery Certification
Build Integrity. Reduce Bribery Risks. Gain Independent Certification.
Demonstrate your commitment to ethical business practices with Ethical Trade Alliance certification. Blue Wolf Certifications conducts independent audits against ETA’s Anti-Bribery Standard, helping organisations prevent, detect and respond to bribery risks.
Blue Wolf independently audits against the ETA Anti-Bribery Standard. ETA makes certification decisions and issues certificates.
ETA Anti-Bribery Standard • Version 1.0, February 2026
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Anti-Bribery Certification
Build business integrity through independent assessment of anti-bribery policies, governance, risk-based due diligence and operational controls.
The Ethical Trade Alliance (ETA) Anti-Bribery Standard addresses prevention, identification and remediation of bribery in an organisation’s own operations and supply chains—including public officials, private-sector bribery, facilitation payments and improper payments through intermediaries.
Blue Wolf Certifications conducts ETA audits exclusively. ETA makes certification decisions and issues certificates.
Practical business value
Why Pursue Anti-Bribery Certification?
Independent assurance that governance, due diligence and anti-bribery controls are in place and assessed.
Risk-based due diligence
Prioritise higher-risk operations, agents, intermediaries and suppliers.
Independent assurance
Demonstrate that anti-bribery practices have been audited against defined ETA requirements.
Better financial controls
Review third-party agreements, invoices, payment recipients, expenses and unusual payment patterns.
Speak-up and remediation
Support accessible whistleblowing channels, investigations, corrective actions and non-retaliation.
Stakeholder confidence
Provide customers, procurement teams and investors with credible evidence of anti-bribery oversight.
What the ETA standard requires
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Practical Anti-Bribery Requirements
The ETA Anti-Bribery Standard, Version 1.0 (February 2026), covers policy, governance, risk-based due diligence, remediation, tracking, communication and site inspections.
Appendix A contains an illustrative risk-screening template. Organisations can adapt the format if their approach meets the standard’s requirements.
Independent certification pathway
How ETA Anti-Bribery Certification Works
01 / SCOPE
Define the activities and risks
Confirm operations, jurisdictions, business units, suppliers and intermediary relationships.
02 / PLAN
Prepare for the audit
Agree the scope and review the evidence and site activities relevant to the ETA requirements.
03 / AUDIT
Blue Wolf independent assessment
Evaluate policy, governance, risk mapping, reporting mechanisms, financial controls, supplier due diligence and corrective actions
04 / DECISION
ETA certification decision
ETA reviews the audit results and issues certification if its programme requirements are met.
Clear responsibilities
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Blue Wolf Certifications
ETA’s exclusive audit provider, responsible for independent audit delivery and reporting. Blue Wolf is authorised to sell ETA standards.
Ethical Trade Alliance
Owns and publishes the standards, oversees the certification programme, makes certification decisions and issues certificates.
Certification is independent verification of defined requirements; it does not guarantee legal compliance, eliminate bribery risk or certify compliance with ISO 37001.
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Purchase the ETA Anti-Bribery Standard
Blue Wolf is authorised to sell ETA standards. Contact us for the current edition, price, licence and ordering arrangements.
The document supplied for this page is Version 1.0, February 2026. Check for subsequent ETA updates before ordering.
What is ETA Anti-Bribery Certification?
Independent assessment against the ETA Anti-Bribery Standard, which sets requirements for policies, governance, due diligence, controls, remediation and transparency in operations and supply chains.
Is ETA Anti-Bribery Certification the same as ISO 37001?
No. ETA Anti-Bribery is a separate standard and certification programme. Any alignment with internationally recognised principles does not make it ISO 37001 certification.
Does the standard cover suppliers and agents?
Yes. It requires risk-based due diligence of operations and suppliers, including agents, intermediaries, customs brokers, distributors and other high-risk relationships.
What anti-bribery controls are inspected?
Examples include written third-party agreements, detailed invoices, verified payees, cash-payment exceptions, gifts and hospitality approvals, training, advances and unusual payment patterns.
Are whistleblowing arrangements required?
Yes. Accessible and safe reporting channels, including anonymous reporting and protection from retaliation, are required.
How are high-risk suppliers handled?
The standard requires high-risk internal activities and suppliers to undergo appropriate third-party or on-site audits or recognised anti-bribery certification, with corrective action as necessary.
Who issues the certificate?
Blue Wolf performs independent ETA audits. ETA makes the certification decision and issues the certificate.
Does certification guarantee legal compliance or eliminate bribery?
No. It provides independent verification of specified management controls within the agreed scope; it does not guarantee compliance with all laws or eliminate risk.
Can I buy the standard?
Yes. Contact Blue Wolf for current pricing and purchasing arrangements for the ETA Anti-Bribery Standard.
Which edition is used?
This page was prepared using Version 1.0, February 2026. Verify the latest ETA edition before publication.
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