1. What is GB/T 31950?

GB/T 31950-2023 is the current recommended national standard of China for Enterprise Integrity Management Systems – Requirements. It was issued and implemented on March 17, 2023, replacing the 2015 version. It is used for enterprises to establish integrity management systems and for third-party audits.

Core Information：

• Issuance/Implementation Date: March 17, 2023; Issuing Authorities: State Administration for Market Regulation and Standardization Administration of China

• Technical Committee: National Technical Committee on Social Credit Standardization; Framework: PDCA cycle + process approach

• Positioning: To guide enterprises in establishing integrity management systems, controlling integrity risks, and to serve as the basis for third-party audits and certification.

Core Framework (PDCA)：

(1) Plan: Identify the enterprise's internal and external environment, relevant stakeholders' expectations, formulate integrity policy/objectives, identify and address risks and opportunities, and manage integrity commitments.

(2) Do: Provide resource support, conduct integrity education, implement operational controls (contract management, credit granting, accounts receivable management, social responsibility), and ensure information communication.

(3) Check: Conduct internal audits, compliance evaluations, statistical analysis of data, and monitor integrity performance.

(4) Act: Handle non-conformities and complaints, implement corrective and preventive actions, conduct management reviews, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Revision Points (vs. 2015 Version)

• Strengthen integrity commitments as the starting point of the system, and specify requirements for formulating and disclosing commitments.

• Add new modules such as credit investigation, credit granting management, contract management, and accounts receivable management.

• Highlight social responsibility and stakeholder communication mechanisms.

• Optimize risk identification and control processes to align with ISO management system frameworks.

Application and Value：

• Application: All types of enterprises establishing their own integrity management systems; industry organizations and third-party audits/certification bodies.

• Value: Enhance credit risk prevention and control capabilities, strengthen compliance and responsibility, and improve market trust and competitiveness.