Ethics and Compliance

At Virbac, animal health is at the heart of our concerns. This commitment translates into a constant requirement for quality and safety in the manufacturing and marketing of our products, and is based on fundamental values ​​of integrity, respect and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and the ethical standards that govern our activities. These values ​​guide our daily decisions and actions. They enable the success and sustainability of the company and reinforce confidence among all our stakeholders: our employees, our partners, our customers, our investors, with whom we interact.

Compliance culture: a continuous compliance approach

We are aware of our responsibilities as an international company, particularly regarding ethics & compliance aspects. Working with or on behalf of Virbac means acting in line with shared values ​​and committing to respecting the laws and regulations applicable in the countries where we operate. 

To anchor this compliance culture within our company and in our value chain, our global legal compliance department, reporting to general management, has developed a global “Everyday compliance” program which results into the following commitments.

  • A zero tolerance policy towards corruption: we are determined to fight against any form of corruption, bribery or unfair business practices.
  • Respect for human rights: we are committed to respecting the human rights of our employees, partners and customers, in line with the local legislation where Virbac operates directly and in accordance with the principles set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in compliance with all social standards applicable to work, as well as the principles defined by the International Labor Organization (ILO).
  • Protection of personal data: we attach great importance to the protection of the personal data of our customers, employees and partners.
  • A responsible supply chain: we require our suppliers to respect the same ethical standards as us and commit with us to minimizing our environmental impact and contributing to the sustainable development of the communities where we operate
  • Efficiency, safety and quality: our products and processes are subject to rigorous controls to ensure the highest efficiency, safety and quality.

To make this commitment a reality, we have notably implemented a set of measures to prevent risks and training actions to raise awareness among our employees.

Our commitment to ethics and compliance is a long-term commitment. We are convinced that this approach is essential to ensure the sustainability of our company and strengthen the trust of our stakeholders and we are determined to continue our efforts in this direction.

For any questions, you can contact the group legal compliance department at the following address: compliance@virbac.com.

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Ethics at the heart of our actions

« Our culture is the foundation of our identity and a competitive advantage. »
Habib Ramdani, interim chief executive officer, Virbac group.

At Virbac, we firmly believe that ethics guide our actions and shape our corporate culture. Each of our employees, through their words and actions, contributes to building an environment where trust, diversity and integrity are paramount. We are convinced that this ethical culture is essential to our sustainability and strengthens the trust that our customers and partners place in us. It is by making responsible choices, guided by our values, that we can meet the challenges of a complex and constantly changing world, where societal requirements and ethical dilemmas are omnipresent. In this context, our code of conduct is much more than a guide: it is a reflection of our ethical commitment and a compass that helps us make the right decisions, to act with integrity and to protect our company.

OUR CODE OF CONDUCT

Discover our corporate culture and commitments for conducting our business with integrity.

OUR BUSINESS PARTNER CHARTER

A committed responsibility of our value chain.

OUR CONFIDENTIAL WHISTLEBLOWING CHANNEL

Thanks to virbac.besignal.com, you can speak-up and report any deviation from our code of conduct to us.

OUR CODE OF ANIMAL CARE

A global company dedicated to animal health.