The integrity management system certification is quietly rising in the market. Which enterprises need certification?

Compared with the well-known systems such as quality, occupational health, and environmental management, the integrity management system is still a relatively new system. However, based on the national promotion and improvement of commercial credit construction, the integrity management system has quietly become very popular in the market.
 

In 2020, multiple provinces and cities launched the establishment of enterprise integrity management systems.
 

The Market Supervision Bureau of Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province, to promote the construction of the enterprise credit system, classifies enterprise credit status into five levels based on the Xinyu City Enterprise Credit Evaluation and Publicity System, and implements differentiated management according to different credit types of enterprises.

As of the end of November 2019, the system had collected information data of 37,910 enterprises totaling 586,000 entries, and evaluated them through the evaluation system, resulting in 373 enterprises rated A, 11,070 enterprises rated B, 25,445 enterprises rated C, 640 enterprises rated D, and 382 enterprises rated E.

The Fujian Provincial Market Supervision Administration and the Fujian Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology issued the "Notice on Jointly Promoting the Construction of Integrity Management Systems for Food Industry Enterprises to Improve Food Quality and Safety," promoting the construction of integrity management systems for food industry enterprises.

It requires the industry and information technology bureaus and market supervision bureaus of all prefecture-level cities in the province, as well as the Economic Development Bureau and Market Supervision Bureau of the Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Zone, to do six aspects of work: first, strengthen training, publicity, and promotion; second, vigorously promote evaluation work; third, improve policy promotion mechanisms; fourth, support the application of evaluation results; fifth, strengthen information disclosure mechanisms; sixth, establish work incentive mechanisms.
 

The enterprise integrity management system is currently an important part of the social integrity system construction and also a part of the enterprise management system. It involves enterprise organizations, integrity system planning, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes, and resources. It is a scientific method and management standard to help enterprises improve and develop themselves.
 
 

What is enterprise integrity management system certification?

Enterprise integrity management system certification is a certification service approved by the National Certification and Accreditation Administration, conducted by certification bodies based on the national standard: "GB/T 31950-2015 Enterprise Integrity Management System," auditing the management technology, business operations, and related institutional arrangements for enterprise credit risk prevention, control, and transfer.
 
After being audited by the certification body, if the enterprise meets the national standard "GB/T 31950-2015 Enterprise Integrity Management System," it will be awarded a national-level certification certificate and publicly announced on the website of the National Certification and Accreditation Administration, authoritative and credible.
 
Application areas of enterprise integrity management system certification:
 
The qualification of enterprise integrity management system certification can serve as a strong proof of enterprise credibility in government procurement, bidding, investment promotion, business cooperation, and other activities, helping to enhance the enterprise's market competitiveness and bidding ability.

01 Bidding Qualification Requirements

Under the call of national policies such as the "Social Credit System Construction Plan Outline (2014-2020)" and the "Several Opinions of the State Council on Accelerating the Construction of China's Social Credit System," enterprise credit has become a standard in bidding and government procurement activities. More and more bidders list enterprise integrity status as one of the bidding qualifications, requiring enterprise credit rating reports or GB/T 31950-2015 enterprise integrity management system certification certificates.
 
02 Enjoy Bidding Bonus Points

To improve the credit behavior norms in the bidding market and establish an integrity incentive and punishment mechanism of "everywhere honesty, everywhere benefits; one place dishonesty, everywhere restriction": the government encourages rewards, discounts, and support for honest and trustworthy entities; and imposes corresponding penalties and accountability for dishonest ones.
 
Therefore, in government procurement, bidding, and other activities, suppliers or bidding enterprises with high integrity ratings may be given bonus points and other preferential policies during bid evaluation, while those with low integrity ratings will face strengthened inspections and penalty interviews. Enterprises holding the GB/T 31950-2015 enterprise integrity management system certification will enjoy 1-3 bonus points as encouragement.
 
Credit is not only a kind of capital and resource but also a kind of productivity. If credit construction is not done well, it may be easily defeated in market competition. Through integrity management system certification, enterprises can improve the transparency of their credit, demonstrate their credit quality to society and investors, and establish an external credit image.
 
 
What are the roles and benefits of integrity management system certification for enterprises?
 
Helps improve enterprise image

Enterprises can display certification results on product packaging, product manuals, corporate brochures, corporate promotional videos, official websites, media advertisements, personal business cards, and other promotional carriers, which will greatly enhance the enterprise's social image. When an enterprise has credit, consumers naturally recognize your products, sales will increase, and over time a product image is formed, equivalent to free advertising for the enterprise.

 
Helps improve enterprise integrity level

Enterprises that meet national standards and pass certification will be issued certification certificates. The certificates can be checked on the National Certification and Accreditation Administration website, authoritative and credible, helping to urge enterprises to develop self-discipline and self-inspection.

 
The enterprise integrity management system focuses on improving the enterprise's advanced integrity level. It can help enterprises establish an effective operating integrity management system, help enterprises balance and coordinate social relationships, undertake social responsibilities, and thereby achieve the goal of continuously improving enterprise integrity levels and credit risk prevention capabilities.
 
Helps increase cooperation opportunities

The results of enterprise integrity management system certification can serve as strong proof of enterprise credibility in government procurement, bidding, investment promotion, business cooperation, and other activities. Credit is the foundation of enterprise development. Enterprises with good credit will have more partners, placing the enterprise in a strategic leading position.

 
Helps increase funding support

Credit is the primary condition for loans. Only with good credit will banks and guarantee institutions provide funds.
 
Enterprise credit is an important part of the social credit system construction. Various financing behaviors and business activities of enterprises require establishing a credit relationship with society. Enterprise integrity management system certification plays a key role in the formation and continuation of this credit relationship.

Currently, there are actually not many institutions registered with the Certification and Accreditation Administration that can carry out integrity management systems. How can enterprises apply?
 
Applications can be made through certification companies. The application process is convenient and fast, which not only helps enterprises improve their awareness of credit management and their ability to prevent credit risks, but also enhances the competitiveness of the enterprise brand and promotes the sustainable and healthy development of enterprises.

Generally speaking, there are many forms of certification: system certification, product certification, qualification certification, etc. Different industries require different qualification certifications, so it is necessary to apply for specific certifications based on the specific situation of the enterprise. The Gongsi Bao system certification service helps enterprises solve more qualification application difficulties.