TCI Code of Conduct

With a motto of “Serving society through Reagents” TCI acts as a responsible member of society while providing quality reagents, expanding the limits of research, and serving the advancement of chemistry.

1. Respecting Laws and Ethics
   TCI respects not just the required laws and regulations, but ethics and sound business practices.
2. Improving Customer Satisfaction
   TCI strives to develop safe and quality products that meet the needs and desires of researchers in order to gain their trust and satisfaction.
3. Environmental Awareness
   TCI works to contribute to environmental preservation during its business operations.
4. Sound Business Practices
   TCI respects the law and follows fair and open market competition practices. TCI avoids any and all dealings with criminal or otherwise antisocial forces and parties.
5. Harmony with Society
   TCI contributes to and harmonizes with society as a good corporate citizen.
6. Global Consciousness
   As a global company TCI respects and works to further understand local laws and business practices, as well as contribute to local social and economical development.
7. Respect for Human Rights
   Under all circumstances TCI respects human rights and avoids discriminatory practices or any other rights violations.
8. Providing a Safe and Convenient Workplace
   In accordance with local laws and regulations, TCI strives to provide a safe and good work environment while respecting the rights of its employees.

Enforced：February 24th, 2011.

TCI group sets the Code of Conduct based on the principles of TCI Code of Conduct.

[I] Respecting Laws and Ethics
TCI respects not just the required laws and regulations, but ethics and sound business practices.

1. Following company principles TCI takes moderate actions complying with local, global, as well as international laws, rules, ethics, and societal standards. If aware of any conduct violations, immediately report to a company superior or the relevant division in charge.
2. During business operations any wrongdoing such as intentional falsification or actions detrimental to the profit of the TCI group will not be taken. If an activity appears to fall under one of these categories, report to a company superior or the relevant division in charge.

[II] Improving Customer Satisfaction
TCI strives to develop safe and quality products that meet the needs and desires of researchers in order to gain their trust and satisfaction.

1. From production to sale, TCI always strives for safety and quality. Any existing regulations for safety are not only met but exceeded.

[III] Environmental Awareness
TCI works to contribute to environmental preservation during its business operations.

1. Considering the importance of environmental preservation, TCI complies with all environmental regulations and willfully strives for efficient resource use and resource and energy conservation.
2. TCI recognizes the importance of environmental preservation for all business activities. TCI not only follows regulations regarding the environment but actively strives to exceed them.

[IV] Sound Business Practices
TCI respects the law and follows fair and open market competition practices. TCI avoids any and all dealings with criminal or otherwise unlawful organizations and parties.

1. Antimonopoly Law Compliance
   In compliance with the law, TCI avoids collusion or other abuse of its market position in order to preserve fair and free competition.
2. Fair Trading
   TCI engages in sensible trade with integrity as a first priority.
3. Preventing Unfair Competition
   TCI will never acquire or use competitor information obtained under unfair circumstances. If aware of unfair obtainment, such information will not be utilized. Likewise confidential information or secrets of other companies will not be used.

[V] Harmony with Society
TCI contributes to and harmonizes with society as a good corporate citizen.

1. TCI will never deal with antisocial forces which threaten social order and safety, nor try to resolve any issues with such parties through monetary payment.
2. TCI Will not engage in business with antisocial forces or with any companies they may be affiliated with.

[VI] Global Consciousness
As a global company TCI respects and works to further understand local laws and business practices as well as contribute to local social and economical development.

1. Respect for Laws, Ethics, Culture, and Customs
   TCI respects for local and overseas laws and ethics as well as other countries’ cultures and customs. TCI strives to be a sensible, fair, and just global business operation.

[VII] Respect for Human Rights
Under all circumstances TCI respects human rights and avoids discriminatory practices or any other rights violations.

1. TCI respects employee’s individuality, personality and its variety, never discriminating against nationality, gender, age, physical condition, or educational background.
2. TCI will never engage in violence, slander, defamation, intimidation, harassment, or other human rights violations.
3. TCI members will never engage in sexual harassment, power harassment abusing authority, or even giving the impression of harassment, or otherwise creating an unpleasant work environment.
4. Personal information is strictly controlled and only used for specific business purposes. Such information will never be disclosed or leaked to outside parties improperly.

[VIII] Providing a Safe and Convenient Workplace
In accordance with local laws and regulations, TCI strives to provide a safe and good work environment while respecting the rights of its employees.

1. TCI respects for labor laws and strives for a safe, healthy, and convenient work environment.
2. Ensuring a safe and sanitary workplace while understanding and following work regulations is a top priority for TCI.
3. To minimize the impact of accidents or disasters, TCI will immediately take any necessary actions such as investigations and reports when an accident happens.
4. TCI follows company rules as well as office disciplines.

Enforced：February 24th, 2011.