1. Secure reasonable profit through a concerted company-wide effort for a comprehensive quality assurance program.
2. Produce products that customers are satisfied with by improving upon technologies held by each department for continued advancement of the company.
3. Maintain healthy and vigorous lifestyles and refine intellect and humanitarianism, hence contributing to society.
4. Search extensively for capable human resources and cultivate them as cornerstones for building long-term prosperity.

1. Develop personnel at all levels to constantly strive to obtain new knowledge and to acquire empirical reasoning ability from a broad perspective.
2. Train staff to be dedicated as leaders in their field by utilizing their knowledge and experience.
3. Develop personnel who can overcome any adversity and strive towards achieving targets.
4. Train staff to place the highest value on teamwork, resulting from the combined efforts of all individuals.

We are producing products that are high quality, low cost, and short delivery based on "putting customer first" and aiming the customer trust us.
With the idea of 3 reality principle; problem solving method in Japan, we realize that we improve earlier by going to the place where the problem really has occurred, getting a real part and take it, and finding all available figures and data about our problems.
・Promote internal standardization for the whole company and establish structures for QC management by data.
・Proactively utilize methods of statistical control for all areas of company activities.
・Establish quality assurance structures for all manufacturing processes.
・Exert effort for cost reductions of each product by continual modernization of manufacturing systems.
We are implementing the following activities to achieve this quality policy.
1.Understand the needs and expectations of our customer or laws, rules and requirements from customer. Clarify our requirements when we produce products and keep providing products satisfied with them.
2.To achieve more appealing quality, we try to continually improve.
3.Set our quality goals and review them regularly.
4.Review continually our quality policy whether it is appropriate or not.

Basic Principles
We will contribute to the society through the technology for people and environment friendly. Then we will try to preserve the global environment and leave the global which is easy to live for the future and rich society.
1. Technology Development
We will try to develop the products, processes and systems those are environmentally friendly.
2. Preserving the global environment
We will comply with environment-related laws, regulations and promote prevention of pollution. Moreover, we will estimate and evaluate the influence of the environment at each step such as the developing or the scrapping and we will try to preserve the global environment.
3. Contribute to our society
We will take part in the environmental protection activities around Miyako city and Shimohei area. We will try to live in harmony with our society.
Action Guideline
1.Consider
We will positively try to the technical development which is environmentally friendly.
2.Value
We will efficiency use and recycle various kind of resources like materials and energy.
3. Participate
We will try to take part in and support the environmental protection activities and provide you with all the environmental information.
4.Comply
We will comply with environment-related laws and regulations. Also, we will try to make rules according to them.
5.Educate
We will provide in-company training on preservation of the environment and raise the awareness of, and support for employees.
6.Improvement continually (Spiral Up)
We will set a goal and work at it based on our plan. Regularly, we will review and improve the activities continually. Moreover, we will check our validity by having an audit.
7. Open to the public our environmental policy

We are expected to not only observe laws and rules but also to apply our own high ethical standards of sincerity and social responsibility in conducting our corporate activities.We have here made and clarified Code of Conduct, which every one of us must practice in all situations in this constantly changing management environment.We establish the following Code of Conduct and practice it sincerely, fully aware of our social responsibility. We will review and improve the contents of this Code of Conduct continually.

1. Our Attitude in Business
2. Relations with Society
3. Relation between Personnel and Workplace
4. Management of Company Assets and Information
5. Scope of Application and System for Promotion
6. FB Basic Policy on Antisocial Forces

FB BASIC POLICY ON ANTISOCIAL FORCES
FB Privacy Policy
FB Safety and Health Policy
FB Basic Policy on Anti-Corrupt Practices
Facilitation Payments
Facilitation Payments
FB Basic Policy for Information Security
FB Responsible Mineral Procurement Policy
FB Basic Policy for Corporate Ethics Management
FB Private Employment Placement Business Policy


1. OUR ATTITUDE IN BUSINESS

1.1. Compliance, Honest Action
We will observe the laws of the various countries and districts in which we operate, international rules and company rules, and we will act sincerely in accordance with social norms and corporate ethics in conducting our business activity. We will not act against the interest of the company, and we will refrain from illegal and false reporting in business.
1.2. Development of Products for Customer Satisfaction
We will endeavor to develop products, which will satisfy customers, always considering the customers' needs first. We will provide timely information on products and services, and we will try to respond sincerely to inquiries.
1.3. Safety and Quality of Products and Services
We will take full care for the safety and quality of the products and services that we sell and offer. In the event that damage caused by our products or services to the customer is found or a serious quality problem occurs, we will confirm the facts and report promptly and accurately to the appropriate parties both inside and outside of our company and take adequate action, such as investigating the cause of the damage or quality concern.
1.4. Fair Sales Activity and Advertisement Activity
Fair sales activity
We will conduct our transactions sincerely in accordance with applicable laws and agreements practicing a fair and equal attitude toward customers, distributors and other business partners in our sales activity.
Prohibition of competition restrictive activity
We will not restrict free competition among our business colleagues, such as by consulting and fixing price and volume of products with them. We will not set successful bidder or the highest bid price and we will refrain from bid rigging.
Prohibition of dictating resale prices and unfairly restricting sales activity
We will not unfairly restrict the business activity of distributors, such as dictating the distributors' price to customers and retailers or prohibiting the handling of other companies' products.
Fair advertisement activity
We will not convey or express information in our advertisement activity that is false or might lead to a misunderstanding regarding the quality, performance and/or the specification of our products and services.
1.5. Fair Transaction with Supplier, Consignee
Fair transaction
We will conduct transactions sincerely in accordance with applicable laws and agreements practicing a fair and equal attitude toward suppliers and consignees whom we will select in accordance with appropriate selection standards.
Prohibition of abuse of a superior position
We will not take advantage of our superior position, and we will refrain from setting unfair conditions of transactions or unfairly delaying payment.
1.6. Proper Recording and Reporting
We will conduct all financial and accounting records and reports on company management accurately and fairly in accordance with applicable laws and rules.
1.7. Disclosure
We will disclose information stipulated by laws and rules, as well as other information that we consider fit for disclosure, accurately and fairly in accordance with appropriate procedures in order to gain the trust of the public.
1.8. Prevention of Insider Transaction
We will not sell or buy stocks of the business customers when we obtain important insider information on Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. And listed business customers until such information is publicly announced. Also, we will not make information available to employees who do not have a need to know or to third parties (customers, family, friends, or any others).
1.9. Observance of Import and Export Laws
We will carefully observe the following points when importing or exporting goods, techniques and services: the existence of regulations on export for international peace and safety maintenance in related countries and regions and also, the possibility that the product or service could be converted into weapons development through its usage, user, or other transaction. We will observe applicable laws and company rules for export and take necessary precautions.
1.10. Attitude to Entertainments and Presents
Act with moderation
We will act moderately within sound commerce customs and common sense concerning the acceptance of entertainment and gifts from business partners.
Prohibition of bribery
We will not entertain or offer gifts or special treatment that might be construed as bribery or illegal payoff for unjust business profit to public servants such as members of the Diet or heads and officials of governmental offices and foreign officials.


2. RELATIONS WITH SOCIETY

2.1. Social Contribution
We will contribute to society through our personal and material assets, as well as by interacting actively with the communities in which we operate. In foreign countries, we will respect the culture and customs of that country, and we will contribute to the development of its communities. We will also try to contribute to society in our daily life.
2.2. Protection of Earth's Environment
We will conduct our corporate business under our “Basic Principle on the Environment" and endeavor to respect the environment and biodiversity conservation through reducing the use of pollutants and preventing pollution and promoting the effective use of resources and energy conservation, in compliance with environmental laws and rules.
2.3. Response to Antisocial Groups
In accordance with our “Basic Policy on Antisocial Forces", we will take a firm attitude and actions toward antisocial groups and organizations. We will have no relation with antisocial groups whatsoever and will not take any measure that will assist them.


3. RELATION BETWEEN PERSONNEL AND WORKPLACE

3.1. Respect for Basic Human Rights in Labor
Respect for human dignity
We will respect basic human rights and human dignity in every aspect of our business activities. We will strictly avoid harassment, contempt, verbal abuse, unjust compelling, and taking advantage of our business and transactional position.
Prohibition of child labor and forced labor
The company will provide fair work opportunities and will strictly prohibit child labor and forced labor in any form.
Prohibit of discrimination
We will not discriminate based on sex, age, nationality, race, color of skin, ideology, social position, religion, lineage, property, disability, or political ideas.
Prohibit of inhumane treatment
We will not allow sexual harassment, including sexual statements or actions by those taking advantage of their work position against the will of the other party or parties.
Sincere efforts for solving the problems
The company will, in light of the laws and labor customs of the various countries and districts, sincerely engage with employees and endeavor to solve the problems by gaining a better understanding of each other through faithful dialogue.
3.2. Protection of Personal Information
We will respect privacy and will not abuse it. We will observe applicable laws and company rules including “Privacy Policy" on personal information and will prevent the disclosure and abuse of personal information.
3.3. Maintenance of Working Safety and Health Conditions
We will strive to develop working conditions, focusing on mental and physical health and safety, in accordance with applicable laws and company rules including “Safety and Health Policy" on working safety and health. We will also implement accident prevention and emergency management procedures.


4. MANAGEMENT OF COMPANY ASSETS AND INFORMATION

4.1. Management of Company Assets and Information and Their Adequate Use
We will manage and keep company information and assets (tangible or intangible, such as brand) appropriately, and we will not grant access by others to company information or indulge in private use.
4.2. Confidentiality
We will manage appropriately all administrative, management, technical and manufacturing secrets of our company and other companies obtained through business, in accordance with personal information regulation and company regulation, and we will endeavor to prevent the disclosure, abuse and unjust use of confidential information. Disclosure of confidential information to a third party or its illegal use will be prohibited even after retirement.
4.3. Protection of Intellectual Property
We will keep, maintain and use our intellectual property obtained through technical developments, such as know-how, appropriately and protect them from third-party infringements. We will respect third-party intellectual property and will not knowingly infringe or use third-party intellectual property.


5. SCOPE OF APPLICATION AND SYSTEM FOR PROMOTION

5.1 Scope of Application
This Code of Conduct shall apply to all officers and employees of FB.
Any subject company shall make this Code of Conduct known to its all officers and employees and provide neccesary education for them to understand this Code of Conduct and act in accordance there with.

5.2 System for Promotion
The general manager of the Administration Group of FB shall be appointed as the overall responsible person in charge of management and implementation of this Code of Conduct.
The person in charge of the management and promotion of this Policy shall be the general manager of General Affairs Department, FB, who will promote this Policy in cooperation with responsible persons and FB's respective departments.
Each subsidiary's responsible person shall cooperate with head office for promotion.


6. SYSTEM FOR REPORTING AND CONSULTING

6.1. Reporting
If we believe that a violation of laws or company rules has occurred or is likely to occur, we shall report to our supervisor or in-house help desk if the problem can be solved in the workplace.
If the problem cannot be solved in workplace we shall ask our supervisor to report external help desk, or if we cannot handle the problem in workplace we shall immediately report to the external help desk.
In this case, the content of the report and the fact of the report shall be treated as confidential and the informant shall not be disadvantaged in any wey. Anonymous reports shall also be accepted.


6.2. Inquiry and Consultation
TWhen performing our duties, we shall always consider whether our actions violate or may violate this Code, and how our actions may be viewed by others.
If any doubt arises or we are not sure of our judgment, we shall not make a judgment by ourselves, but always inquire or consult with our superiors or relevant departments and receive their advice.

FB will establish and comply with the following basic policy for the purpose of preventing damage caused by groups or individuals that exploit violence, power and fraudulent measures to pursue economic benefits (so-called antisocial forces).
1. We will not have any relationship with antisocial forces.
2. We will work organizationally and properly to prevent damage caused by antisocial forces in cooperation with external professional institutions including police and lawyers.
3. We will reject any and all unreasonable demands from antisocial forces and take a legislative response in a firm attitude. 4. We will provide no funding to and take no backdoor trade with antisocial forces.
5. We will deal with unreasonable demands from antisocial forces as an entire organization. We will ensure the safety of officers and employees dealing with such demands.

FB will recognize the importance of personal information protection and endeavor to protect personal information in accordance with the following policy.
1. We will acquire personal information needed by lawful and fair means, identifying the purpose of use to the greatest extent possible.
2. We will use personal information within the scope of the purpose of use, which is identified at the time of acquisition, and only to the extent necessary for our business.
3. We will not provide personal information to any third party without obtaining the prior consent of the subject person, except as specified in laws and regulations. In the event that we share personal information with any third party or entrust any third party with the handling of personal information, we will conduct a strict investigation of the third party and exercise an appropriate supervision over the third party to maintain the confidentiality.
4. We will assign a chief administrator in charge of the handling of personal information for the proper management to prevent illegal access to, and loss, damage, falsification or leakage of personal information.
5. We will acknowledge that the person has the right to make a request for disclosure, correction, suspension of use, or elimination of their personal information. We will promptly respond to such request to a reasonable extent.
6. We will comply with applicable laws and rules for personal information and, when appropriate, review our efforts in the above items for Kaizen.

FB will recognize that to ensure working safety and health of employees is an important management issue. We will work together to develop safe and comfortable working conditions and strive to prevent all accidents and diseases.
1. We will reduce dangerous risks in workplaces to prevent industrial accidents by identifying the danger or harm, arising from business activities, with respect to working safety and health.
2. We will actively support the maintenance and promotion of employees' health.
3. We will comply with laws concerning working safety and health or the orders based thereon and company rules of working safety and health.
4. We will provide continuous employee education concerning working safety and health so that employees may ensure working safety and health by understanding the importance thereof.
5. We will work together to promote working safety and health activities via smooth communication between employees and the company with respect to working safety and health.

FB has established the following basic policy and will endeavor to ensure that officers and employees of the Group comply with as such.
1. Prohibition on Giving Bribes
We will not engage in any act of bribery, such as offering, promising to offer or giving, whether directly or indirectly, money, gifts, entertainment or other benefits for the purpose of obtaining or maintaining business or commercial advantages.
2. Dealing with Public Officials
Likewise, we will not engage in acts of bribery to civil servants of any country and those similar thereto (e.g., officers and employees of governments, local governments, government-owned corporations, government-owned hospitals, political parties, international organizations; “Civil Servants") for the afore-mentioned purpose. For the purpose hereof, giving of benefits includes facilitation payments. We will also comply with the applicable laws of the relevant countries in implementing this policy.
3. Dealing with Third Parties
We will ensure that acts of bribery to the afore-mentioned Civil Servants will not be committed through third parties such as agencies, suppliers, consultants or intermediaries.
4. Prohibition on Receiving Bribes
n performing business activities, we will not accept entertainment, gifts and the like that deviate from sound business practice and/or social common sense, or that have not been approved by an authority specified by the Company.
5. Prohibition Anti-Corrupt Practices
The other of Anti-Bribery as mentioned above, We will not have any relationship with various kinds of Anti-Corrupt Practices, including threats, embezzlements, and fraudulent actions.　
6. Appropriate Records
We will keep financial, accounting and other records relating to operations of the Company in an accurate and appropriate manner in order to demonstrate compliance with anti-bribery laws and regulations of the relevant countries and this Basic Policy.
7. Establishment of Reporting System
We will promptly report to the relevant personnel any suspected breach by an officer or employee of the Group of anti-bribery laws and regulations and/or this Basic Policy so that we can deal with it in a timely manner.
8. Relationship with Customers and Suppliers
We will explain the purposes of this Basic Policy to our customers and suppliers to obtain understanding thereof and endeavor not to cause doubt about transactions in the entire Group.

Facilitation Payments

In some countries and regions, Civil Servants may request a payment of a small amount in terms of customs, inspections, immigration, application for issuance or extension of visas, or installation of water and sewage or telephone services without legal basis. Such payment is called a facilitation payment. This facilitation payment is seen as a bribe to Civil Servants and as such is prohibited in some countries and regions. However, in the event where a payment of money or other material benefits is necessary to avoid putting an individuals' life, body or freedom at risk (violence, threat, arrest, imprisonment, etc.), their safety is given top priority, and such payment shall not be regarded as a bribe.

FB has established the following basic policy regarding social responsibilities and working conditions and will comply in such a manner as to respect fundamental human rights and individual dignity and achieve labor management compliant with applicable laws and regulations of the relevant countries.
1. Child Labor
The Company will not allow any child under 15 years of age to work in any manner, and will take remedial action for children.
The Company will not allow young workers over 15 and under 18 years of age to work for more than eight hours a day.
Further, the Company will not allow young workers to work at night.
The Company will not expose either children or young workers to any situation, in or outside of the workplace, that is hazardous or unsafe to their physical or mental health and development.
2. Forced or Compulsory Labor
The Company will not engage in the use of forced or compulsory labor in any manner.
The Company will not retain original identification papers and will not require employees to pay deposits and any fees, or incur debt as a part of employment to the Company upon commencing employment.
The Company will not withhold any part of any employee's salary, benefits, property or documents in order to force such employee to continue working for the Company.
Employees will have the right to leave the workplace premises after completing the standard workday.
Employees will be free to terminate their employment upon request to the Company in accordance with the Work Rules.
The Company will not engage in or support human trafficking.
3. Discrimination
The Company will not engage in or support discrimination in hiring, remuneration, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, national or social origin, caste, birth, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, marital status, political opinions, age or any other condition that could give rise to discrimination. The Company will not interfere with the exercise of employees' rights to observe tenets or practices, or to meet needs relating to race, national or social origin, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, or political opinions, etc.
The Company will not allow any behavior that is threatening, abusive, exploitive or sexually coercive, including gestures, language and physical contact, in the workplace or facilities provided by the Company. The Company will not subject employees to pregnancy or virginity tests under any circumstances.
4. Punishment
The Company will treat all employees with dignity and respect. The Company will not engage in or tolerate the use of corporal punishment, mental or physical coercion and/or verbal abuse of employees. The Company will not treat employees harshly or inhumanely.
5. Working Hours
The Company will comply with applicable laws and regulations regarding working hours and holidays. Employees will be granted at least one day off per week. The Company will ensure that overtime work must be performed under the agreement with employees.
6. Remuneration
The Company will always pay to employees statutory or industry minimum wages or more as remuneration.
The Company will not make deductions from wages for disciplinary purposes.
The Company will ensure that the composition of employee wages and benefits are detailed clearly and regularly in writing or by electromagnetic means with employee's consent for each remuneration period.
The Company will comply with all applicable laws and regulations with respect to wages and allowances, and pay remuneration in a method convenient to the employee in cash, via bank transfer or otherwise.
The company will not force employees to participate in any training, cleaning activities, exercises, etc., or to change clothes in the locker room during non-working hours, but will leave this to the employee's own free will.
The Company will pay for all overtime at a premium rate as defined by the relevant local law.
The Company will not use labor-only contracting arrangements, consecutive short-term contracts and/or false apprenticeship to avoid meeting its obligations to personnel under applicable laws and regulations pertaining to labor and social security.
7. Employment
The Company does not require applicants to submit a photograph of their face or to state their age and gender on a resume or any other form of application for employment.
At the time of entering into an employment contract with an employee, the company shall disclose to the employee all the details of the contract and all company regulations that accompany the contract.
8. Freedom of Association
All employees will have the right to form, join and organize trade union(s) of their own choice and to bargain collectively on their behalf with the Company.
The election of employee representatives shall be based on the candidacy of the employee or recommendation by other employees, and the Company shall not be involved or intervene in any way.
9. Management System
1. Policy
The Company will define in writing, in the workers' native language, this Policy.
The Company will review this Policy regularly in order to continually improve, taking into consideration changes in applicable laws and regulations, its own code of conduct requirements and any other company requirements.
This Policy will be documented, implemented, maintained, communicated and made available in a comprehensible form to all employees.
2. Management Review
The Company will periodically review the adequacy, suitability, and continuing effectiveness of its policies, procedures and performance results. Where appropriate, system amendments and Kaizen will be implemented.
3. Implementation and Verification
The Company will provide periodic instruction and awareness programs about the Policy so that all employees can understand and implement this Policy.
The Company will continuously monitor the afore-mentioned efforts and the results thereof to verify the validity of the management system.
10. Request to Suppliers
The Company will request suppliers to comply with this Policy.
The Company will use reasonable efforts to regularly ensure that suppliers meet the requirements under this Policy.
11. Department/Person in Charge and Responsible
The person in charge of the management and promotion of this Policy shall be the general manager of General Affairs Department, FB, who will promote this Policy in cooperation with responsible persons and FB's respective departments.

FB recognizes the importance of information security in carrying out its business, and strives to ensure information security by setting out the following basic policy for information security in order to protect information and information systems (“Information Assets") in a safe and appropriate manner.

1.Protection of Information Assets
All important Information Assets possessed by the FB shall be evaluated and grouped into categories according to their importance, and after risks relevant to individual Information Assets are clarified, necessary protective measures for Information Assets shall be taken to prevent information leakage, alteration and destruction by fire, intrusion into information systems by outside parties, and other incidents.
2.Compliance with Laws and Regulations
The officers and employees of the FB shall comply with laws and regulations of each country, along with contractual obligations and other rules concerning information security.
3.Education on information security
The officers and employees of the FB shall receive education on information security regularly so that they will become more aware of the importance of protection of Information Assets and their roles and responsibilities for information security.
4.Responses to Security Incidents
In the event that a security incident has, or may have, occurred, the FB shall endeavor to promptly take necessary responses and procedures.

As part of its efforts to fulfill its social responsibility in the supply chain, FB is committed to procuring minerals that are not involved in conflicts, human rights abuses, labor issues, etc.
We request that our suppliers understand our commitment and investigate mineral procurement routes, and request that they procure minerals from smelters accredited in internationally credible frameworks such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI).

The FB has established and will comply with basic policies for ensuring that its employees will comply with national and regional laws and regulations as well as international and in-house rules and they will act honestly in compliance with social norms and corporate ethics.

(1) Fair sales activities and promotional/advertising activities
1. Fair sales activities
The Company requires employees to conduct transactions sincerely in accordance with applicable laws and agreements practicing a fair and equal attitude toward our customers, distributors and other business partners at all times in our sales activities.
2. Prohibition of competition restrictive activities
The Company prohibits employees from getting involved in any act that may lead to the restriction of free competition such as consulting and fixing prices and/or volume of products with business colleagues. Further, with regard to bidding activities, the Company prohibits bid rigging such as illegal agreements to fix a successful bidder or the highest bid price.
3. Prohibition of dictating resale prices and unfairly restricting sales activities The Company prohibits employees from unfairly restricting the business activities of distributors, such as dictating the distributors’ price to customers and retailers or prohibiting them from dealing in products of other companies.
4. Fair promotional/advertising activities The Company prohibits employees in their promotional/advertising activities from making false or misleading indications or expressions in connection with the quality, performance and/or specifications of our products and services.
(2) Fair Transactions with Suppliers (Vendors and Consignees)
1. Fair transactions
The Company requires employees to select suppliers in accordance with appropriate selection standards and to conduct transactions sincerely in accordance with applicable laws and agreements practicing a fair and equal attitude toward suppliers and consignees at all times.
2. Prohibition of abuse of a superior position
The Company prohibits employees from abusing their superior positions in ways such as setting unfair conditions of transactions with suppliers or unfairly delaying payments to them.
(3) Attitude to Entertainment and Presents
1. Act with moderation
The Company requires employees to act moderately in compliance with sound commerce customs and common sense with regard to the acceptance of entertainment and gifts from business partners.
2. Prohibition of bribery
In accordance with the "FB Basic Policy on Anti-Corrupt Practices", the Company will not entertain or offer gifts or special treatment that might be construed as bribery or illegal payoffs for unjust business profit to members of the Diet and heads and officials of the national government and municipal offices as well as to officials of governments and municipal offices of other countries.
(4) Management of Company Assets and Proprietary Information and Their Adequate Use
The Company requires employees to manage and keep in an appropriate manner any proprietary information and tangible or intangible assets (including brands) of the Company, and prohibits employees from accessing any information of other persons or companies without authorization or use for a personal purpose.
(5) Confidentiality
Employees will be required to manage all administrative, management, technical and manufacturing secrets of the Company and other companies that may be obtained through business appropriately in accordance with applicable laws and in-house regulations and to take care to prevent the disclosure, abuse or unauthorized use of such information. Employees will be prohibited from disclosing this confidential information to any third party or using this confidential information in an illegal manner even after their retirement
(6) Protection of Intellectual Property
Employees will be required to keep and manage in an appropriate manner intellectual properties of the Company including know-how that they may obtain through technical development activities, to protect them from third-party infringement and to utilize them in an active manner.
Employees will be required to respect third-party intellectual properties and will be prohibited from intentional infringement on or unauthorized use of any intellectual property of any third party.
(7) Responsible Mineral Procurement
Based on the "FB Responsible Mineral Procurement Policy," we will procure minerals that are not involved in conflicts, human rights abuses, labor problems, etc.
We will ask our suppliers to investigate mineral procurement routes and request that they procure minerals from internationally accredited smelters.

(1) Policy
The Company will provide this Policy in writing to employees in accordance with their native languages. The Company will review this Policy at regular intervals in order to keep updating the Policy taking into consideration amendments to applicable laws and regulations, revisions to its own code of conduct and any other changes. This Policy will be documented to be implemented, maintained and communicated and will be made accessible in a form that is understandable by all employees.
(2) Management Review
The Company will periodically review the adequacy, suitability, and continuing effectiveness of its policies, procedures and performance results and will amend or improve its management systems as necessary.
(3) Implementation and Verification
The Company will provide explanations about this Policy and education based on the Policy in order to ensure that the Policy is understood and complied with by all employees.
The Company will monitor on a continuous basis the aforementioned efforts and the results of such efforts in order to verify the validity of its management systems.

The Company will request its suppliers to comply with this Policy.
The Company will make reasonable efforts on a regular basis to ensure suppliers are in compliance with the requirements of this Policy.

The person in charge of the management and promotion of this Policy shall be the general manager of General Affairs Department, FB, who will promote this Policy in cooperation with responsible persons and FB's respective departments.

FB has established the following basic policy regarding social responsibilities and working conditions and will comply in such a manner as to respect fundamental human rights and individual dignity and achieve labor management compliant with applicable laws and regulations of the relevant countries.

1. Confirmation of Operating Approval Certificate
The Company will not outsource to private employment placement business without operating approval certificate.
2. Forced or Compulsory Labor
The Company will not engage in the use of forced or compulsory labor in any manner.
The Company will not ask Identification or deposit to Dispatch workers when we outsource to Dispatch workers.
Dispatch workers will have the right to leave the workplace premises after completing the standard workday.
Dispatch workers will be free to terminate their employment upon request to dispatch undertaking in accordance with the Work Rules.
3. Education
The Company will provide dispatch workers with the necessary educational opportunities on the job..
4. Punishment
The Company will treat dispatch workers with dignity and respect.
The Company will not engage in or tolerate the use of corporal punishment, mental or physical coercion and/or verbal abuse of dispatch workers.
The Company will not treat employees harshly or inhumanely.
5. Working Hours
The Company will comply with applicable laws and regulations regarding working hours and holidays.
Dispatch workers will be granted at least one day off per week.
The Company will ensure that overtime work must be performed under the agreement with dispatching undertaking and dispatch workers.
6. Remuneration
The Company will always pay to employees statutory or industry minimum wages or more as remuneration.
The Company will ensure that the composition of employee wages and benefits are detailed clearly in writing for each remuneration period to dispatching undertaking.
The Company will ensure that the composition of overtime work are detailed clearly in writing to dispatching undertaking.
7. Complaints Handling
The Company and dispatching undertaking will deploy the person in charge of Complaints Handling.
The Person in charge of Complaints Handling of FB will contact the person in charge of Complaints Handling of dispatching undertaking when we have recieved complaints.
Our The person in charge of Complaints Handling will take care of complaints and deal with the complaints, we will notify Dispatch undertaking.
8. Periodic Audit
The Company will periodically audit to ensure that dispatching undertaking meets this policy.
9. Department/Person in Charge
The person in charge of the management and promotion of this Policy shall be the general manager of General Affairs Department, FB, who will promote this Policy in cooperation with responsible persons and FB's respective departments.

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