Home » Code of Conduct The international CODAN Companies with more than 1500 employees specialise in the manufacturing of medical transfer systems. Ever since the founding of the first small production facility by Sven Husted-Andersen senior, the name CODAN has stood for high-quality products as well as for the values of an owner-run family business. CODAN is recognised amongst users as a manufacturer and distributor of medical devices, resulting from more than 60 years of research and development. As a global partner to the medical industry with Danish roots and production sites in five countries, CODAN contributes to the safe care of patients worldwide through reliable and innovative solutions in the fields of infusion, blood pressure monitoring and infusion pump technology. The CODAN product range is the result of a consistent development policy based on market demand. The foundation is a continued evaluation of the clinical requirements, together with extensive training and regular exchange of knowledge and experience between practitioners and CODAN. Our own production facilities and sales companies in Germany, Portugal, USA, Norway, Sweden, Great Britain, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy, Austria and Denmark cooperate to ensure effective manufacturing, sales and service to the healthcare market. The conduct of the companies (hereinafter CODAN) CODAN Medizinische Geräte GmbH & Co KG CODAN pvb Critical Care GmbH CODAN pvb Medical GmbH CODAN PORTUGAL, S.A. CODAN 11, S.A. CODAN US Corporation CODAN Inc. CODAN NORGE AS CODAN TRIPLUS AB CODAN Limited CODAN FRANCE Sarl CODAN Medical AG CODAN ARGUS AG CODAN BV CODAN s.r.l. CODAN Medical GmbH CODAN Medical ApS CODAN DEHA ApS as well as their employees follow the guidelines specified in this document. These are valid for the corporate management as well as all employees and are the obligatory basis for all our business relations. The ethical guidelines describes herein are based in particular on the principles of the UN Global Compact and on the general declaration of human rights of the United Nations (UN). General principles CODAN undertakes to respect all laws in effect and any other applicable regulations of the countries in which it operates. All employees and business partners are treated fairly and contracts adhered to. Corruption All CODAN employees are obliged to strictly separate the interests of the company and private interests from each other. This is valid for the handling of customers, suppliers and all other institutions. All actions and purchasing decisions are carried out independent of considerations not concerning business or involving personal interests. The granting of personal benefits by CODAN and its employees with the objective of achieving advantages for the company, oneself or third parties is not allowed. CODAN employees are not permitted to demand or accept personal benefits or favours of value, monetary or other, when dealing with customers, suppliers and all other institutions. This generally does not apply to presents and invitations that fall within the scope of customary business hospitality, convention and courtesy. Forced labour CODAN strictly condemns any form of forced labour. Employees are under no circumstances forced to work through the use of violence or intimidation. Child labour CODAN follows the regulations of the United Nations in regard to human and children’s right and undertakes to comply with the minimum legal age for admission to employment. Human rights CODAN explicitly respects and supports compliance with the internationally recognised human rights. Discrimination CODAN undertakes to prevent and inhibit any form of discrimination based on the applicable legal situation. This includes, in particular, discrimination on grounds of gender, race, disability, ethnic or cultural origin, religion or ideology, age or sexual orientation. Health protection CODAN adheres to all applicable occupational safety and health protection requirements according to national laws and provisions. Collective bargaining CODAN respects the right of the employees to organize themselves within the applicable rights and laws. Environment protection CODAN considers it important to balance the interests of business, applicable regulations and medical demands with the needs of environmental and climate protection to the greatest possible extent. We support environmentally conscious actions of our personnel. Trade secrets CODAN obligates its employees to observe and keep trade secrets. Confidential information as well as confidential documents may not be disclosed to third parties, nor may third parties be allowed to gain knowledge thereof in any other manner, unless proper authorisation has been granted of its concerns publicly available information. Code of Conduct Deutsch English Español Français Italiano Português Company About us History Code of Conduct Data Protection Imprint Products Infusion sets CODAN CYTO® Invasive blood pressure monitoring systems Infusion and syringe pumps more... Links Events Career Contact © 2021 CODAN Companies