Code of Conduct - McCain Foods Limited

The Way We Do Business: In the Market
The Company regularly communicates its views to legislators, governmental agencies or to the
general public with respect to existing or proposed legislation or governmental policies or practices
affecting business operations. Some countries have enacted lobbyist and/or lobbyist registration
legislation regulating these activities. The Company expects all employees to comply with such
legislation. Further, all interactions and communications between the Company and governments or
political parties are to be managed by McCain Foods’ local Government Relations team and/or Legal
team, under leadership from the regional president.
Q&A
My friend is running for public office. Can I assist in the campaign?
Yes. Your personal political activity is your business, but you must refrain from using Company
resources or the Company name to advance the campaign.
As a business, we don’t agree with some proposed new legislation related to
the food manufacturing process. Can we express our views on behalf of the
Company?
Government relations must be conducted through authorized channels, usually designated by the
regional CEO or managed through the Legal team, as the Company’s views must be presented
in the context of its overall business. Furthermore, comments respecting current or proposed
legislation or regulation are often a matter of public record, and lobbying activity is regulated in
many countries. If you are concerned about the business impact of proposed government action,
bring it to the attention of your local Government Relations designate or Legal team.
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