Last Updated: July 11, 2026

Supplier Code of Conduct

Building Responsible Partnerships Across the Supply Chain

At Hongji Agriculture, we believe that a responsible supply chain is essential to delivering safe, high-quality potato products and building long-term partnerships with customers around the world.

We expect our suppliers, contractors, service providers, and business partners to operate with integrity, comply with applicable laws, and support internationally recognized standards relating to food safety, quality, environmental protection, labor practices, and business ethics.

This Supplier Code of Conduct outlines the principles we encourage throughout our supply chain.

1. Compliance with Laws and Regulations

Suppliers should comply with all applicable national and local laws and regulations governing their operations, including those related to:

• Food safety
• Product quality
• Labor and employment
• Occupational health and safety
• Environmental protection
• Business licensing
• Import and export regulations
• Anti-corruption requirements

Compliance with legal requirements forms the foundation of responsible business conduct.

2. Food Safety and Product Quality

Food safety is a shared responsibility throughout the supply chain.

Suppliers are encouraged to maintain appropriate food safety management systems and implement effective controls to ensure the safety, quality, and integrity of materials and services provided to Hongji Agriculture.

Where applicable, suppliers should:

• Maintain documented quality management systems
• Apply preventive food safety controls
• Support traceability
• Maintain hygienic production environments
• Cooperate during supplier evaluations

3. Product Integrity and Food Fraud Prevention

Suppliers should implement reasonable measures to protect product authenticity and reduce food fraud risks.

We encourage suppliers to:

• Source materials responsibly
• Maintain supply chain transparency
• Verify supplier authenticity
• Assess food fraud vulnerabilities
• Report significant integrity concerns when identified

These practices help strengthen confidence throughout the food supply chain.

4. Traceability

Suppliers should maintain systems that support product identification and traceability.

Where appropriate, records should allow materials to be traced through production and distribution to facilitate quality management, food safety investigations, and effective recall procedures when required.

5. Environmental Responsibility

We encourage suppliers to minimize environmental impact by promoting:

• Efficient resource utilization
• Responsible waste management
• Pollution prevention
• Compliance with environmental regulations
• Continuous environmental improvement

Responsible environmental management supports sustainable manufacturing throughout the supply chain.

6. Energy and Climate Responsibility

Suppliers are encouraged to improve energy efficiency and consider opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions where practical.

Continuous improvement in energy performance contributes to more sustainable operations and supports global climate objectives.

7. Labor and Human Rights

Hongji Agriculture supports fair and respectful working conditions.

Suppliers are encouraged to:

• Respect internationally recognized human rights
• Prohibit forced labor
• Prohibit child labor
• Promote equal opportunity
• Prevent discrimination
• Respect freedom of lawful employment

Employees should be treated with dignity and respect.

8. Occupational Health and Safety

Suppliers should provide safe and healthy workplaces by:

• Identifying workplace risks
• Providing appropriate training
• Maintaining safe equipment
• Preventing workplace accidents
• Promoting employee well-being

Safe workplaces contribute to reliable manufacturing and responsible business operations.

9. Business Ethics

We expect suppliers to conduct business ethically and honestly.

This includes:

• Fair competition
• Accurate business records
• Confidentiality
• Protection of intellectual property
• Prevention of bribery and corruption
• Responsible communication

Business relationships should be based on transparency, integrity, and mutual trust.

10. Continuous Improvement

Responsible business practices evolve over time.

We encourage suppliers to continually improve:

• Food safety
• Product quality
• Environmental performance
• Employee safety
• Operational efficiency
• Supply chain transparency

Continuous improvement benefits both suppliers and customers.

Working Together

Hongji Agriculture values long-term partnerships built on shared principles of responsibility, quality, transparency, and continuous improvement.

By working together with suppliers who embrace these principles, we strengthen our ability to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable potato products to customers worldwide.

Related Resources

Learn more about our responsible manufacturing practices:

• Sustainability Commitment
• Quality Commitment
• Food Safety
• Traceability
• Certificates
• Downloads
• Contact Us

FAQ

Why does Hongji have a Supplier Code of Conduct?

To encourage responsible business practices, food safety, ethical conduct, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement throughout our supply chain.

Does Hongji require suppliers to comply with food safety requirements?

Yes. Suppliers are encouraged to maintain appropriate food safety systems, quality controls, and traceability practices consistent with applicable regulations and customer expectations.

How does Hongji address food fraud?

We encourage supply chain transparency, supplier verification, vulnerability assessments, and preventive measures to reduce food fraud risks.

Does Hongji support sustainable sourcing?

Yes. Responsible sourcing, environmental stewardship, and long-term partnerships are important elements of our sustainability strategy.

Does this Code apply globally?

Yes. We encourage all suppliers and business partners, regardless of location, to follow these principles while complying with applicable local laws and regulations.

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