Code of Conduct

1. Respect of Original Ideas and New Product Designs

We believe that ownership of original ideas, and new product designs, should be respected. Mutual confidence is required to build a strong and trusting relationship between FILTRA Inc. and its suppliers and customers, thus allowing a free exchange of ideas. Filtra Inc. respects original ideas and new product designs, and does everything possible to protect them from copying.

2. Terms and Conditions

We believe that the terms and conditions of business agreements made with Filtra Inc. as a group, or with individual members, should be strictly observed. We similarly expect Filtra Inc. Suppliers to conform to the same standards. Non fulfilment of contractual terms is damaging to all parties concerned. Any disputes should be resolved quickly and professionally.

3. Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-discrimination:

We believe that all terms and conditions of employment should be based on an individual?s ability to do the job and not on the basis of personal characteristics or beliefs. We provide employees with a working environment free of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or coercion relating directly or indirectly to race, religion, sexual orientation, political opinion or disability. We do not interfere with individual rights to observe tenets or practices, e.g. religious beliefs.

4. Forced Labour:

We do not use any prison, slave, indentured, or forced labour in the manufacture of any of our products. This means also that personnel shall not have to lodge ?deposits? or identity papers with the company upon commencing employment.

5. Child Labour:

We do not utilise child labour in the production of any product. We do not employ any person under the age of 18 years or the age, except for on-the-job-trainee in support of an individual's formal education.

6. Hours of Labour:

We maintain reasonable employee work hours based on the limits on regular and overtime hours allowed by local law, or where local law does not limit the hours of work, the regular work week. Overtime, when necessary, is fully compensated according to local law, or at a rate at least equal to the regular hourly compensation rate if there is no legally prescribed premium rate. Employees are permitted reasonable days off (at least one day off in every seven-day period) and leave privileges.

7. Coercion and Harassment:

We acknowledge the value of our staff and treat each employee with dignity and respect. We do not use cruel and unusual disciplinary practices such as threats of violence or other forms of physical punishment, sexual, psychological or verbal harassment or abuse.

8. Compensation:

We fairly compensate our employees by complying with all applicable laws, including minimum wage laws, or the prevailing local industry wage, whichever is higher and shall always be sufficient to meet basic needs of personnel and to provide some discretionary income.

9. Health & Safety:

We maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. We provide adequate medical facilities, clean restrooms, reasonable access to portable water, well-lit and ventilated workstations and protection from hazardous materials or conditions. All facilities are provided with a maximum protection and safety measures, which do include fire protection, emergency exits and access to first aid supplies. The laws on health & safety are strictly respected and met, if not exceeded.