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Compliance to TIC Council Code and Principles

TIC Council is an international association representing independent testing, inspection and certification companies.

The value that RINA provides to its clients is trust. For this reason RINA has decided to adopt and implement through its Code of Conduct the TIC Council Compliance Code and Principles, that enshrines the substance of the integrity that TIC Council membership stands for.

The TIC Council Compliance Principles address technical and business professional conduct and ethics in relation to the following areas:

  • Integrity
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Confidentiality and Data Protection
  • Anti-bribery
  • Fair Business Conduct
  • Health and Safety
  • Fair Labour
  • It is a condition of TIC Council membership that Members implement and abide by the Compliance Code.

This entails for RINA:

  • approval of the RINA’s implementation by TIC Council 
  • a Compliance Programme throughout the RINA’s organisation
  • policies and procedures in accordance with the Code
  • training of staff globally
  • regular monitoring of compliance with the Code.

To ensure the effectiveness of its implementation, RINA is required to submit its Compliance Programme to an annual independent examination, whose results are reported to the TIC Council. The result is a sound and verified basis for trust.

In this section, the main policy documents about TIC Council membership are posted to the public attention.

Take part in the development of RINA Compliance Programme with your suggestions and report any violations to the Compliance Principles through our whistleblowing platform.

Those making the reports are protected from any form of reprisal, discrimination or penalization and in any event confidentiality will be ensured with regard to the identity of whistleblowers, without prejudice to the legal obligations and the protection of the rights of the company or the individuals accused wrongly or in bad faith.

Should you need support, please contact our Compliance Helpline.

Resources

TIC Council Membership Certificate

pdf

Code of ethics

pdf