AOAC-RI ERP Book Micro Jan 19 2017

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AOAC ti iti f ac v es requen y nvo ve coopera ve un er a ngs an mee ngs w ere competitors may be present, it is important to emphasize the ongoing commitment of our members and the Association to full compliance with national and other antitrust laws tl i l ti d t ki d ti h

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ƒ Association's structure is fashioned and its programs are carried out in conformance with antitrust standards.

ƒ An equal responsibility for antitrust compliance Ͳ which includes avoidance of even an appearance of improper activity Ͳ belongs to the individual. ƒ The appearance of improper activity must be avoided because actual proof of misconduct is not required only whether misconduct can be inferred from the individual's activities.

ƒ Compliance with AOAC policy and guidelines involves not only avoidance of antitrust violations, but avoidance of any behavior which might be perceived as such.

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ƒ The document states antitrust laws in general terms, and is not a summary of applicable laws.

ƒ It is intended only to highlight and emphasize the principal antitrust standards which are relevant to AOAC programs and activities.

ƒ Signing the AOAC INTERNATIONAL Volunteer Acceptance Form means that th i h d d t d d t l ith th li e s gner as rea , un ers an an agrees o comp y w e po cy.