CONDUCT OUR BUSINESS LAWFULLY & ETHICALLY LEGAL COMPLIANCE Mérieux NutriSciences is committed to obeying the law wherever it conducts business. We expect our business partners to comply with all applicable laws, including laws relating to employment, human rights, the environment, and health and safety. Mérieux NutriSciences reserves the right to decline to deal with partners who do not comply with the law. QUALITY OF SERVICES QUALITY MANAGEMENT We understand that the quality of our services is critical for our clients and for consumer safety. Mérieux NutriSciences has therefore created quality management systems and policies and is committed to providing reliable and quality services through optimal performance while complying with international regulations. INDEPENDENCE At Mérieux NutriSciences, decisions are based on scientific results, analysis, and merits and not on personal interests or relationships that could result in unfair or impartial business decisions. To ensure and maintain the high degree of quality and trust with our customers, Mérieux NutriSciences is committed to providing services independently and without undue interference from customers or third parties. ABSENCE OF CONFLICT OF INTERESTS Conflicts of interest and circumstances that reasonably present the appearance of a conflict should be avoided. As a general rule, Mérieux NutriSciences’ employees act in the customers’ best interests at all time, by applying good judgment and not allowing private interests to interfere, or appear to interfere with consumers’ safety. Receiving gifts of more than a nominal value presents a potential conflict of interest for 16 employees. Further, employees should not accept or remain in any situation in which personal 17