Integrity, independence and responsible conduct

Ethics & Compliance

As part of Applus+ Laboratories, NOTICE applies the Applus+ principles and values alongside the impartiality, independence, integrity and confidentiality required of a notified body.

Independent review room with controlled records prepared for confidential governance review

Principles and values

Ethical, value-led management supports sustainable performance and protects the trust placed in NOTICE, Applus+ Laboratories and the conformity-assessment system.

Impartiality and independence

Assessment and certification activities are governed to protect impartiality, independence, professional judgement and freedom from improper influence.

Integrity and compliance

The Applus+ Code of Ethics and Compliance Management System policies are supported by internal controls, awareness and implementation measures for employees and directors.

Confidential reporting

Questions or suspected breaches may be reported through the independent Ethics and Compliance Communication Channel. Reports are handled confidentially and anonymous submission is available.

Independent reporting channel

Confidential and anonymous reporting

Use the Applus+ Ethics and Compliance Communication Channel to ask about the Code of Ethics or report a suspected breach. Reports are treated confidentially and anonymous submission is available.

This link opens an independent Applus+ reporting service. Do not enter NOTICE portal credentials in that channel.

Open the Ethics & Compliance Channel