Compliance Code of Conduct

Kyoritsu Seiyaku Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) hereby establishes the Kyoritsu Seiyaku Compliance Code of Conduct as follows. All officers and employees shall comply with and act in accordance with this code.

All officers and employees, as individuals engaged in the veterinary product business, shall be fully aware of their social responsibilities and shall strive to maintain a high standard of corporate ethics to earn the trust and support of all consumers and customers. The said officers and employees shall faithfully comply with all relevant laws and regulations, internal regulations, and other applicable guidelines while conducting business activities with a strong sense of ethics and social propriety.

All officers and employees shall work on the following matters while engaging in business activities:

All officers and employees shall, while conducting the research and development of veterinary products, comply with all relevant laws and regulations, including the Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Products Including Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices (hereinafter referred to as the “Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act”), guidelines, and rules. They shall also record reproducible and accurate data on product test results with scientific rigor and shall prepare objective assessments of the efficacy, safety, and other aspects of the products.

All officers and employees shall comply with all relevant laws and regulations, including the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act, guidelines, and rules in manufacturing products, ensuring appropriate manufacturing and quality control to stably supply reliable products to the market. They shall also work to ensure safe operations to prevent accidents and disasters. In the event of a quality issue, they shall promptly investigate the cause and make every possible effort to prevent its recurrence.

All officers and employees shall comply with all relevant laws and regulations, including the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act, guidelines, and rules in selling products, conduct their sales activities fairly and transparently, and respond to consultations, requests, and complaints from consumers, customers, and business partners appropriately and sincerely.

All officers and employees shall comply with applicable laws and regulations and rules in corporate and product advertising and promotional activities and avoid false or exaggerated claims.

All officers and employees shall comply with all relevant laws and regulations, including the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act, guidelines, and rules in providing information to veterinary professionals and shall provide and collect information that contributes to the proper use of veterinary products. They shall not slander nor defame other businesses or their products in providing information about products.

All officers and employees shall implement necessary measures to ensure the quality and safety of veterinary products and to promote public health and hygiene, in accordance with the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act and other relevant laws and regulations. They shall also establish a system that enables us to quickly obtain any information regarding quality issues and adverse events that may occur in and outside of Japan in connection with the Company’s products. Upon the occurrence of an issue, they shall promptly investigate the cause, report it to the relevant authorities, and take other measures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to prevent the occurrence and spread of health hazards.

1. All officers and employees, as individuals engaged in the veterinary product business, shall contribute to the maintenance and promotion of animal health, proper disease management, and advancements in animal pharmaceuticals.
2. They shall respect the status, rights, and interests of business partners mutually and maintain fair and sound relationships in transactions in accordance with laws and regulations and contracts.

1. All officers and employees shall voluntarily and proactively take actions to improve the global environment. If there is any possibility that the Company’s business activities may have a negative impact on the global environment, they shall make every possible effort to resolve the issue.
2. They shall resolutely confront and oppose any antisocial forces and organizations and shall refuse to comply with unjust or illegal demands.
3. They shall comply with international regulations and local laws and regulations when expanding business overseas.

1. All officers and employees shall conduct fair business practices in their relationships with veterinary professionals, competitors, distributors, and suppliers in strict compliance with the Antimonopoly Act, the Unfair Competition Prevention Act, and other applicable laws and regulations. The officers and employees shall not engage in the exchange of unfair benefits with veterinary professionals or other parties, regardless of the form, including inappropriate gifts, entertainment, or kickbacks.
2. They shall avoid transactions that may lead to conflicts of interest between the Company and their personal interests. In the event of a potential conflict, the interests of the Company shall take precedence.
3. They shall not engage in sexual harassment, power harassment, or any other forms of harassment in the workplace. The Company shall implement the necessary measures to ensure that employees' working environments are safeguarded from harm caused by such harassment.
4. They shall recognize that any discoveries, inventions, designs, trademarks, copyrighted works, and other results of intellectual creative activities that fall within their duties are important intellectual property of the Company and shall handle them appropriately. The Company shall promptly take steps to secure intellectual property rights (such as by filing patents) as necessary. All officers and employees shall not infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties while performing their duties.
5. They shall strictly manage and store confidential information and personal information, striving to prevent leakage or alteration. They shall use confidential information and personal information within the intended purpose.
6. They are obligated to report any acts that they find contravene this code or various internal regulations to the person responsible for compliance management and supervision.
7. The Company shall conduct regular education and training to ensure that all officers and employees are fully aware of this code.