UNE 19601 - Management System for Criminal Compliance

What is UNE 19601?

The UNE 19601 standard establishes the general provisions for the implementation of a criminal compliance management system. Certification under UNE 19601 helps companies to detect, analyse and prevent the risk of potential criminal offences, fostering a culture of crime prevention.

The UNE 19601 applies to all types of companies and organisations and provides guidance on how to develop and implement management systems and how to keep them effective in order to respond quickly and proactively on behalf of the company or organisation.

What are the objectives of UNE 19601 certification?

The objectives of the certification are the following:

• Recognising and examining criminal contingencies
• Preventing and avoiding malpractice within an organisation
• To preserve the good reputation
• To put in place appropriate monitoring and control measures to prevent crime
• To ensure security and confidence in the eyes of governing bodies, shareholders, investors and other stakeholders.

Benefits of UNE 19601

The benefits of UNE 19601 are the following:

• Reducing criminal risks
• Preventing potential criminal offences and preventing them from occurring
• Generate a culture of ethical commitment
• Reduce reputational damage

Who is UNE 19601 for?

Any company, regardless of its size or activity. Public bodies and non-profit organisations can also be certified to this standard.

Why choose Applus+ Certification to certify under UNE 19601?

Applus+ Certification is an independent and recognised body whose objective is to help organisations achieve their commitment to continuous improvement.

We analyse the needs of our clients so that our auditors, specialists in each sector of activity, can provide a service that brings maximum value when assessing compliance in your organisation.

Our teams develop specific certification plans based on the structure, processes and activities of our clients.

Our international presence, extensive product portfolio and accreditations enable us to provide a global, expert service tailored to your organisation's needs.