French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691)
The French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691 of 2016) on transparency, anti-corruption, and modernisation of economic life establishes anti-corruption compliance obligations for French companies. Article 17 requires companies with 500+ employees and EUR 100M+ revenue to implement eight anti-corruption measures. The Agence Française Anticorruption (AFA) monitors and enforces compliance. Also establishes whistleblower protection provisions.
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Framework Domains (21)
Audit
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FR-SAPIN-008 | Internal Control and Audit |
Code of Conduct
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FR-SAPIN-001 | Anti-Corruption Code of Conduct |
Communication
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FR-SAPIN-020 | External Communication and Suppliers |
Conflicts
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FR-SAPIN-012 | Gifts, Hospitality, Sponsorship and Donations |
| FR-SAPIN-016 | Conflict of Interest Management |
Detection Measures
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SAPIN2-5 | Internal Whistleblowing System |
| SAPIN2-6 | Accounting Control Procedures |
Due Diligence
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FR-SAPIN-004 | Third-Party Due Diligence |
Financial Controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FR-SAPIN-005 | Accounting Controls |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FR-SAPIN-009 | Senior Management Commitment |
| FR-SAPIN-019 | Anti-Corruption Reporting to the Board |
| FR-SAPIN-022 | Continuous Improvement and Programme Review |
Inspection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FR-SAPIN-011 | AFA Inspection Readiness |
Lobbying
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FR-SAPIN-013 | Lobbying Register (HATVP) |
M&A
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FR-SAPIN-017 | Mergers and Acquisitions Integrity Due Diligence |
Policy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FR-SAPIN-018 | Facilitation Payments Prohibition |
Prevention Measures
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LAOS-CC-Art20 | Awareness Campaigns |
| LAOS-CC-Art21 | Network Security |
| LAOS-CC-Art22 | LaoCERT |
| SAPIN2-1 | Code of Conduct |
| SAPIN2-2 | Corruption Risk Assessment |
| SAPIN2-3 | Third-Party Due Diligence |
| SAPIN2-4 | Training Programs |
Records
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FR-SAPIN-021 | Documentation and Record Retention |
Remediation Measures
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SAPIN2-7 | Disciplinary Sanctions |
| SAPIN2-8 | Internal Monitoring and Assessment |
Risk Mapping
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FR-SAPIN-003 | Corruption Risk Mapping |
Sanctions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FR-SAPIN-007 | Disciplinary Regime |
Scope
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FR-SAPIN-010 | Programme Scope and Applicability |
Settlement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FR-SAPIN-014 | Convention Judiciaire d'Interet Public (CJIP) |
Training
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FR-SAPIN-006 | Anti-Corruption Training |
Whistleblowing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FR-SAPIN-002 | Internal Whistleblowing System (Waserman Reform) |
| FR-SAPIN-015 | Whistleblower Protection |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691)?
French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691) is a compliance framework from France with 21 domains and 33 controls. The French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691 of 2016) on transparency, anti-corruption, and modernisation of economic life establishes anti-corruption compliance obligations for French companies. Article 17 requires companies with 500+ employees and EUR 100M+ revenue to implement eight anti-corruption measures. The Agence Française Anticorruption (AFA) monitors and enforces compliance. Also establishes whistleblower protection provisions. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691) have?
French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691) has 33 controls organised across 21 domains. The largest domains are Prevention Measures (7 controls), Governance (3 controls), Conflicts (2 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691) map to?
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