Our Ethics

Business Anti-Corruption Based on Laws & Regulations.

Principles from International Frameworks

1. Key Principles

• Risk Awareness: 
• Core Values: 
• Business Impact: 
• Focus Areas: 
• Identify and avoid exposure to corruption risks.
• Loyalty, Correctness, Transparency, Integrity.
• Corruption undermines efficiency and fair competition.
• Regulatory references, Prohibited conduct, Anti-corruption measures.

2. Regulatory Foundations

A. General Regulatory References

• Preventing corruption is a legal and ethical obligation.
• Upholding business integrity is essential.
• Global context and best practices matter.
• Anti-corruption compliance programs are vital.
• Effective systems require rules, controls, and strong stakeholder relationships.

B. Key International Laws & Conventions

• OECD Anti-Bribery Convention: 
• United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC): 
• Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA, USA): 
• UK Bribery Act: 
• Brussels Convention: 
• Sapin II (France): 
• Legislative Decree 231/2001 (Italy): 
• Criminalizes bribery of foreign officials; promotes transparency in trade.
• First global treaty against corruption; encourages cooperation and asset recovery.
• Prohibits bribery of foreign officials; enforces strict accounting.
• Covers public/private sector bribery; applies internationally.
• Strengthens EU cooperation against financial crimes.
• Requires French companies to adopt anti-bribery systems.
• Organizational liability for crimes committed in their interest.

3. Asia-Pacific Anti-Corruption Laws

A. Philippines

• Republic Act No. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act): 
• Republic Act No. 6713: 
• Republic Act No. 7080: 
• References: 
• Main anti-corruption law for public officials.
• Code of conduct and asset disclosure.
• Addresses large-scale corruption (plunder).
• RA 3019 Full Text
• Anti-Corruption Portal PH

B. China

• Criminal Law of the PRC: 
• Anti-Unfair Competition Law: 
• Supervision Law: 
• References: 
• Criminalizes bribery and embezzlement.
• Regulates commercial bribery.
• Establishes the National Supervisory Commission.
• Chambers & Partners: China
• CMS Law: China

C. Japan

• Penal Code (Articles 193, 197-198): 
• Unfair Competition Prevention Act: 
• National Public Service Ethics Act: 
• References: 
• Prohibits bribery of domestic officials.
• Criminalizes bribery of foreign officials.
• Sets ethical standards for public servants.
• Chambers & Partners: Japan
• Anti-Corruption Portal JP

D. South Korea

• Criminal Act (Articles 129-135, 357): 
• Improper Solicitation and Graft Act (Kim Young-ran Act): 
• Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission Act: 
• References: 
• Covers bribery for public/private sectors.
• Restricts gifts to officials, journalists, educators.
• Establishes the ACRC.
• Chambers & Partners: South Korea
• Anti-Corruption Portal KR

E. Australia

• Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth): 
• National Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2022: 
• References: 
• Federal law against bribery of officials.
• Establishes a federal anti-corruption body.
• Chambers & Partners: Australia
• Global Legal Insights: Australia

F. New Zealand

• Crimes Act 1961 (Sections 99-106): 
• Secret Commissions Act 1910: 
• Public Finance Act 1989: 
• References: 
• Criminalizes bribery of officials.
• Targets private sector corruption.
• Ensures transparency in public spending.
• Inland Revenue: NZ Guidance
• Anti-Corruption Portal NZ

4. Anti-Corruption Compliance Program

• Purpose: 
• Set of conduct principles, monitoring, and controls to prevent corruption in risk areas- In all settings of business activities. For honest business interactions.

5. Processes for Preventing Non-Compliant Behavior

• Gifts & hospitality
• Sponsorships
• Intermediaries & consultants
• Charitable and political contributions
• Supplier and partner management
• Recruitment & community initiatives
• Joint ventures, nonprofit partnerships, M&A
• Relations with public officials and private entities

6. Specific Provisions

• Covered Business Partners: 
• Political Contributions: 
• Subject to compliance checks if acting for  Neogen Global  or with public official contacts.
•  Neogen Global does not make political donations.

7. Scope & Standards

• Applies to: 
• Requirements: 
• Adoption: 
• Subsidiaries, of Neogen Global anti-corruption standards and internal controls.
• Representatives enforce standards in joint ventures.
• Covered partners must adopt suitable anti-corruption models.
• Depends on ownership/control and local laws.