VENDOR CODE OF CONDUCT FOR VENDORS WORKING WITH ANDWIN SCIENTIFIC

Effective: July 1, 2025

UNLESS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY AGREED IN WRITING, ALL SALES & SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS & CONDITIONS ( "TERMS & CONDITIONS"):

Andwin Scientific’s Commitment & Expectations

At Andwin Scientific, we are committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, & respect for the law & human rights. These values are fundamental to who we are & how we operate. We believe that ethical business practices are not just good policy, they are essential to building long-term, trusted relationships with our customers, employees, communities, & business partners.

This Vendor Code of Conduct outlines the standards & expectations we have for all vendors, suppliers, & third-party partners (collectively "Vendors") who work with us. We expect our Vendors to share our commitment to high ethical standards, legal compliance, environmental stewardship, & the fair & respectful treatment of all individuals. Together, we can create value in a responsible & sustainable manner.

We thank you for your partnership & for upholding these principles in every aspect of your business with us.

Legal Compliance

Vendors shall operate in strict adherence to all applicable laws, regulations & industry standards in every jurisdiction where they conduct business. Further, Vendor shall be in full compliance with:

• All applicable federal, state (including California), & local laws, regulations, & ordinances;
• California Civil Code, including provisions on privacy (e.g., CCPA);
• Federal labor & employment laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, & the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA);
• California Labor Code, including wage & hour laws, mandatory sick leave, & anti-retaliation protections;
• Environmental laws such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, & California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
• Anti-bribery, anti-money laundering & anti-corruption laws, including the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) & UK Bribery Act. Vendors may not make any direct or indirect payments or promises of payment to foreign government officials for the purpose of inducing that individual to use his/her position to obtain or retain business, including;without limitation in violation of the Acts listed above;
• Anti-counterfeiting laws. In an ongoing effort to secure our supply chain from the dangers of counterfeiting, illegal diversion & theft of Andwin Scientific products & products that Andwin Scientific distributes on behalf of other manufacturers, Vendors must notify Andwin Scientific immediately if they are offered the opportunity to purchase, manufacture, distribute or sell counterfeit, illegally diverted or stolen products or otherwise become aware of any such products.
• Import/export compliance laws where Vendors must comply with all applicable import, export, & trade control laws & regulations of the United States, including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), & all applicable sanctions & embargoes administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Vendors must also comply with all relevant import & export laws of other jurisdictions in which they conduct business. Vendors shall not export, re-export, transfer, or otherwise make available any products, software, technology, or information received from Andwin Scientific to any country, individual, or entity that is subject to U.S. sanctions or export restrictions without prior authorization from the appropriate U.S. government agency. Vendors are responsible providing all information & documentation necessary to ensure compliance with U.S. & destination-country import requirements in a timely manner. This includes proper labeling of the country of origin on all goods, consumer packaging, & commercial invoices, as required by U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) & other applicable laws. If claiming preferential duty treatment under any free trade agreement (e.g., USMCA), Vendors must provide accurate & complete supporting documentation & certifications as required by law;
• Antitrust & fair competition laws that govern the jurisdiction in which they conduct business.

Labor & Human Rights

Vendors must uphold the human rights of workers & treat them with fairness, dignity & respect. This includes:

• No use of slave, forced, bonded, indentured or involuntary, child labor, or human trafficking in any form, & shall fully comply with laws that prohibit the use thereof, as & when applicable. Vendors also must not support any form of human trafficking of involuntary labor through threat, force, fraudulent claims, or other coercion;
• Adopting an approach to human rights consistent with the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
• Compliance with minimum wage, overtime, & benefits requirements under federal & California law;
• Fair working hours & humane working conditions;
• No discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, marital status, or other protected characteristics. Vendors must base all conditions of employment on an individual’s ability to do the job, not on the basis of personal characteristics or beliefs. Vendors must follow all applicable employment laws, must not engage in acts of verbal or physical harassment & must not utilize mental or physical disciplinary practices. Vendors must provide an inclusive & supportive working environment for employees & respect & promote diversity & inclusion;
• Freedom of association & the right to collective bargaining, in accordance with applicable law;
• No use of underage labor as defined by applicable law regulating minimum legal age to work. Vendors must not use child labor. No person may be employed that is younger than the legal minimum age for working in any specific jurisdiction & for the type of work involved. In no event may Vendors employ workers that are younger than 14 years of age or younger than the age established for completing compulsory education, whichever is greater. Workers exposed to conditions that are hazardous to health & safety must be at least 18 years old;
• Employment only of workers who are legally authorized to work under applicable law. Vendors must only employ workers with a legal right to work. Vendors must have in place procedures to ensure compliance with this requirement;
• To provide employees with accurate information about wages, mandated benefits of any information as required by applicable labor laws governing working hours & employee compensation in all locations of operation. Vendors must keep employee records in accordance with local & national laws or regulations & provide in a timely manner, via pay stub or similar documentation, the basis on which employees are paid.

Health & Safety

Vendors must provide a safe & healthy working environment by:

• Complying with OSHA & California Division of Occupational Safety & Health (Cal/OSHA) regulations. Vendor shall maintain a safe & healthy work environment, complying with all relevant laws & regulations;
• Identifying & mitigating workplace hazards;
• Providing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE);
• Maintaining emergency preparedness plans & safety training.

Environmental Stewardship & Animal Welfare Standards

Vendors must:

• Comply with all applicable environmental laws & regulations, including those governing air emissions, waste disposal, water usage & contamination, toxics in packaging; & noise/chemical management;
• Minimize waste, emissions, & environmental impact;
• Follow California-specific requirements on hazardous substances, recycling, & climate disclosures;
• Avoid the use of banned or restricted substances, including under California Proposition 65;
• Uphold high standards of animal welfare in all activities involving the treatment, use, or handling of animals. This includes, but is not limited to, the sourcing of materials, animal-derived products, & the use of animals in testing or production. Vendors are expected to:

1. Treat animals humanely & ensure they are not subjected to abuse, neglect, or unnecessary suffering.
2. Comply with all applicable laws & regulations regarding animal welfare, including local, national, & international standards.
3. Use alternatives to animal-derived materials or testing where possible & appropriate.
4. Avoid sourcing from suppliers known to engage in practices such as intensive confinement, force feeding, or inhumane slaughter methods.
5. Maintain transparent records of animal welfare practices & be open to audits or third-party verification when requested.

• Comply with the Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 3371-3378), which prohibits the trade of wildlife, fish, & plants that have been illegally taken, transported, or sold. Vendors are expected to:

1. Ensure all plant-based & wood-derived products (e.g., timber, paper, & furniture) are sourced legally, with complete & accurate declarations as required under the Act.
2. Maintain transparent & verifiable documentation demonstrating legal harvest, transport, & sale of all relevant materials.
3. Conduct due diligence & implement robust traceability systems to prevent the introduction of illegally sourced products into the supply chain.
4. Promptly notify the company if any supply materials are found to be in violation of the Lacey Act or any applicable international, federal, or local environmental laws.

Business Integrity & Ethics

Vendors must conduct business ethically & transparently by:

• Prohibiting all forms of bribery, extortion, kickbacks, embezzlement, & corruption;
• Accurately recording all business transactions on a timely basis;
• Respecting intellectual property rights & confidentiality agreements. Vendors must not disclose to others & must not use for their own purposes or the purpose of others any trade secrets, confidential information, knowledge, designs, data, skill, or any other information or intellectual property considered by Andwin Scientific as “confidential”;
• Avoiding conflicts of interest in business dealings with Andwin Scientific;
• Protecting the confidentiality of their whistleblower employees, prohibit retaliation;
• Complying with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict Affected & High-Risk Areas & any domestic laws related to such guidance. Vendors must work with their vendors to identify the source & chain of custody of any conflict minerals contained in their products. Vendors must agree to cooperate with Andwin Scientific in connection with any inquiries or due diligence that Andwin Scientific chooses to perform with respect to such conflict minerals;
• Implementing administrative, technical, & physical safeguards to ensure that employee, patient, healthcare professional & other third party’s privacy rights are protected in accordance with all applicable laws & regulations.

Data Privacy & Security

Vendors must protect confidential information and comply with:

• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) &California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA);
• Applicable federal laws on data privacy and cybersecurity;
• Only collecting, processing, and storing data for lawful business purposes, with appropriate consent and safeguards.

Monitoring & Audits

Andwin Scientific reserves the right to audit or assess vendor compliance with this Code at any time. Vendors are expected to:

• Maintain accurate & complete records demonstrating compliance;
• Cooperate with audits & investigations;
• Promptly correct any identified non-compliance;
• Emphasize & strive for continuous improvement of procedures & practices.

Reporting & Non-Retaliation

Vendors must report any actual or suspected violations of this Code or applicable law to Andwin Scientific at 818-999-2828.

Reports may be made anonymously as permitted by law. Andwin Scientific prohibits retaliation against any party making a report in good faith.

Enforcement & Consequences

Violations of this Code may result in:

• Remedial action plans;
• Suspension or termination of the business relationship;
• Legal action, where appropriate.

Acknowledgment

By entering into or maintaining a business relationship with Andwin Scientific, vendors affirm their understanding, agreement, & commitment to uphold this Vendor Code of Conduct. Vendors are also responsible for ensuring that their employees, subcontractors, affiliates, & supply chain partners adhere to these standards.

Andwin Scientific reserves the right to update or amend this Code at any time. Continued engagement with Andwin Scientific signifies acceptance of the most current version.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If You have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact Andwin at:

The Andwin Corporation
167 W. Cochran Street
Simi Valley, California 93065
USA
T: (800) 497-3113
F: (818) 999-0111
E: info@andwin.com
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