1. Purpose

This Code are to establish ethical standards of conduct for the persons engaged in the business activities of the Japan Accreditation Board (hereinafter referred to as “JAB”) to fulfill their social responsibilities through the business activities based on JAB Charter (S004).

2. Scope

This Code shall apply to the executives of JAB and the staff of the Secretariat including all the personnel engaged in the activities of JAB under a subcontract agreement, as well as accreditation assessors (including surveyors, technical assessors and technical experts) (hereinafter referred to as “personnel”).