MASS UK Industry Conduct Principles and Code of Practice 2022 (V6)

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Scope
1.1 SUMMARY
1.1.1 This is a summary of the principles of business conduct expected of all designers, manufacturers, owners and
operators of MASS providing practical guidance on how to deal with important issues.
1.1.2 The MASS Industry Conduct Statement (“Statement”) is intended to be a guide that every organisation using this
Code is expected to meet. Its contents complement and underscore legal requirements and are not intended to
substitute any requirement of law. As a general rule, users of this Code are expected to be responsible for
understanding and complying with the laws, regulations or policies that relate to their activities.
PART 1
MASS INDUSTRY
CONDUCT PRINCIPLES
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Application
The MASS Industry, companies, organisations and individuals working within it are committed to
behaving ethically and with integrity in all aspects of business. Success of the MASS Industry and
development of the appropriate regulatory controls depends on maintaining a good corporate
reputation. Every organisation and employee within the industry has an important role to play. This
outlines the Industry’s commitment under this Code and spells out the responsibilities of those who
manage the Industry.
2.1 STATEMENT
2.1.1 This Statement applies to, and is supported by all organisations adopting this Code, their employees, agents and
subcontractors when dealing within the scope of their contractual duties. It shall apply to all dealings that are
reasonably considered within the normal course of business, including, but not limited to, dealings with customers,
contractors, stakeholders, competitors and regulators. It can be adopted by any organisation within the industry
and this is encouraged.
2.2 GUIDELINES
2.2.1 All organisations adopting this Code and their agents resolve to respect the following guidelines:
n To observe a general obligation to display responsible and ethical behaviour in relation to the design,
manufacture, distribution, operation, maintenance and final disposal of their systems.
n To encourage and support communication and dialogue with regulators and relevant authorities.
n To follow the principles set out by this Code to the best of their abilities.
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