AQA Ethical Standards

Adherence to ethical standards is our key criterion in earning and preserving the trust placed in Asian Quality Assurance.

At all times we shall strive to:
 Maintain a high level of personal integrity
 Act always in a manner that reflects credible upon our profession
 Maintain an objective attitude towards evaluation of facilities, studies or product integrity regardless of any internal or external influences
 Protect confidential information
 Report findings accurately and honestly and make recommendations impartially
 Avoid situations where professional judgement can be compromised
 Understand, promote and implement the laws, regulations, guidelines and standards applicable to the field of quality assurance and specifically to the men and women of Asian Quality Assurance
 To uphold and cultivate the highest standards, values, moral position and professional business ethics possible on a daily basis with regard to any and all transactions and communication on forms including the internet.
 Always uphold all ethical standards, both Asian and International, in the conduct of our duty in all our professional associations.

Integrity and independence
Integrity of our team is the key success to every conduct of our duty bounded by the following principles:
 Non-acceptance of any gift, or favour in any manner that can prejudice any or both parties in the course of its duties.
 Act always in a manner that reflects the credibility of our profession and report any corrupt offer made to an AQA staff or that involves the company.
 AQA avoids situations where professional judgement is compromised such as direct or indirect acquisition of interest in a supplier, client or competitor.

Transparency and safety
AQA aims for openness and transparency at all times. This is the principle that underpins all framework as we carry out our duties according to international inspection standards and our client's specific instructions.

Major developments relative to clients order are dispatched regularly. Updates to our website are done on a regular basis or as soon as new information is available.

AQA maintains safety of information at all times. Disclosure of confidential information of any kind including the list of our customers, details on any particular transaction, computer data and programs to any third party are not entertained in any manner.

For privacy of the personal information given to us via the registration process, please refer directly to our Privacy Policy

Compliance with Laws and regulations.
AQA respects all national laws, legislations, and regulations of every country in which it carries out its inspection and audit services.

AQA is doing business only with suppliers that comply with local labour laws regarding the employment of children. The company maintains its policy of "no-relationship" with all suppliers that do not comply with the local labour codes and laws pertaining to employment of children or minors. In any event that these laws are violated, the company will denounce it and the same will be reported to the authorities concerned.

AQA is committed to maintain close and harmonious links with Law Enforcement authorities and provide them with any possible assistance in tracking and prosecuting corruption. AQA's staff in the course of their duties seek advice from their management if any conflict on national legislations and legal ambiguity arises.