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The new Electronics Industry Code of Conduct governs areas such as labor practices, health and safety and environmental protection.
The code replaces several codes used before, making it easier for suppliers to comply and for auditors to check that compliance, HP said in a statement. Any electronics supplier is free to adopt the code, and HP expects other companies to do so.
Among the requirements of the code: Bribes, embezzlement and extortion are prohibited; intellectual property must be protected; child labor is prohibited; wasted water and energy must be minimized; hazardous materials must be handled safely; pollutants must be monitored and treated; and occupational injuries must be reported.
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