Code of Conduct

Last updated: 16.12.2025

This Code of Conduct defines the principles and standards of behavior expected from Kang's Trading Oy ("the Company") and its employees, management, and business partners. As a Finnish foodstuff wholesaler operating in a B2B environment, we are committed to ethical business practices, compliance with laws, food safety, and responsible conduct throughout our value chain.

1. Purpose and Scope

The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to:

Promote ethical, transparent, and responsible business practices
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Support trust with customers, suppliers, authorities, and other stakeholders

This Code applies to all employees, management, board members, and, where applicable, suppliers, subcontractors, and other business partners acting on behalf of the Company.

2. Compliance with Laws and Regulations

We comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

Finnish and EU legislation
Competition and antitrust laws
Food safety and hygiene regulations
Occupational health and safety laws
Data protection and privacy laws (GDPR)

Employees and business partners are expected to understand and follow the laws relevant to their roles.

3. Ethical Business Conduct

3.1 Integrity and Fair Dealing

We conduct business honestly, transparently, and fairly. Corruption, bribery, fraud, and other unethical practices are strictly prohibited.

3.2 Competition and Antitrust

We compete fairly and do not engage in anti-competitive behavior such as price fixing, market sharing, or abuse of dominant position.

3.3 Conflicts of Interest

Employees must avoid situations where personal interests conflict, or appear to conflict, with the interests of the Company. Any potential conflicts must be disclosed to management without delay.

4. Food Safety and Product Responsibility

Food safety is a core priority of our business.

We commit to:

Complying with all applicable food safety, hygiene, and traceability regulations
Maintaining appropriate quality control and cold-chain processes where applicable
Ensuring products are handled, stored, and transported in accordance with regulatory and contractual requirements
Acting promptly in case of product recalls or food safety incidents

5. Human Rights and Working Conditions

We respect internationally recognized human rights and labor standards.

We do not tolerate:

Forced or compulsory labor
Child labor
Discrimination based on gender, age, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics

We promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment.

6. Health, Safety, and Wellbeing

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace.

This includes:

Compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
Identifying and mitigating workplace risks
Encouraging safe working practices and reporting of hazards

7. Environmental Responsibility

We strive to minimize our environmental impact by:

Reducing waste and food loss where possible
Using resources efficiently (energy, water, packaging)
Complying with environmental laws and regulations
Encouraging environmentally responsible practices within our operations and supply chain

8. Data Protection and Confidentiality

We protect confidential information and personal data belonging to customers, suppliers, employees, and partners.

Personal data is processed in accordance with GDPR and our Privacy Policy
Confidential business information must not be disclosed without authorization
Employees must follow information security policies and procedures

9. Implementation and Updates

The Company is responsible for communicating this Code of Conduct and ensuring it is implemented in daily operations.

We reserve the right to update this Code as necessary. The latest version will be made available to employees and business partners.

10. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Code of Conduct, please contact:

Kang's Trading Oy
Email: info@biangmarket.fi

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