Code of Conduct - McCain Foods Limited

The Way We Do Business: In the Market
Government Business
The governments of many countries worldwide are important and valued customers of McCain
Foods. To protect the public interest, transactions with governments are covered by special legal
rules and are not the same as conducting business with private companies. Compliance with laws
and regulations is required of all contractors who wish to do business with a government, as even
the appearance of impropriety can erode public confidence in the Company and in the government
procurement process.
McCain Foods follows strict compliance with laws and regulations covering government
business.
Gifts to Government Personnel
In many countries, gifts, favours, entertainment or meals, no matter
how nominal, may not be offered to government employees or
officials. Many countries have passed legislation criminalizing bribery
of government officials and the sanctions for violating these laws
can be severe, regardless of purpose or intent. In countries where
gift and entertainment practices are permitted, McCain Foods’
employees must comply with applicable regulations and this Code.
Prior to providing anything of value – no matter how
nominal – to a government official, you must obtain written
approval from your local Legal team and consult with your
local Government Relations representative. This includes
cash, gifts, meals, entertainment, Company product, offers
of employment, etc.
Restrictions Placed on Government Personnel
Who are
Government
Officials?
• Employees of
any government
or governmentcontrolled
entity
• Political parties
and party officials,
including candidates
for political office
• Employees of
public international
organizations, such as
the United Nations
Some governments prohibit their contractors and procurement
officials from engaging in certain activities while procurement is being conducted. Unacceptable
activities include the soliciting or disclosing of proprietary or source selection information. These
prohibitions are in effect from the development, preparation and issuance of a solicitation through
to the award of a contract and any modification or extension of the contract.
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