Viciunai Group is a manufacturer of surimi products, fish and seafood products, salads, and flour-based goods, with production facilities in Lithuania and other countries worldwide, as well as trading and logistics companies operating across Europe, North America and Canada.
As a significant participant in international business and society, and in recognition of our responsibilities to customers, suppliers, employees, communities, and the environment, we are committed to upholding the principles of sustainable business practices and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals throughout our entire supply chain.
To strengthen trust and reinforce our commitment to sustainable development throughout our value chain, including our suppliers and business partners, we require all suppliers to acknowledge and comply with the provisions of this Supplier Code of Conduct and to apply these standards within their own supply chains.
This Supplier Code of Conduct establishes mandatory requirements related to food safety, social responsibility, labour rights, environmental protection, and business ethics for all suppliers of the Viciunai Group.
The Code is based on the principles of the Amfori BSCI Code of Conduct and internationally recognized standards, including the UN Global Compact, ILO Conventions, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the UN Paris Agreement on Climate Change Mitigation, recognized good practices in food safety and quality, responsible fisheries management, and animal welfare standards.
Scope of Application
This Code of Conduct applies to Viciūnai Group suppliers depending on the nature of the supplied products and/or services:
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No. |
Supplied goods / services |
Aplicable sections |
Remarks |
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1 |
Food products: all |
1, 2, 3, 6 |
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2 |
Food products: fish, surimi, seafood, products of animal origin |
1, 2, 3, 4,5,6 |
Section 5 is mandatory for farmed fish, seafood, and animal-origin products |
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3 |
Services related to food production |
1, 2, 3, 6 |
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4 |
Non-food products and services |
2, 3, 6 |
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Implementation and Monitoring
By entering contractual obligations, the Supplier agrees to comply with this Code of Conduct and confirms its commitment to implement the provisions set forth herein and, upon request, to provide evidence demonstrating such implementation.
To verify and confirm compliance with the provisions of this Supplier Code of Conduct, the Supplier shall complete the self-assessment questionnaire provided to it (Form No. 56).
The Supplier undertakes to promote and require adherence to the same principles of this Code of Conduct within its own supply chain.
Viciunai Group reserves the right to conduct audits of the Supplier to verify compliance with this Code of Conduct and to require corrective action plans to address any identified non-compliance. In cases of material breaches, Viciunai Group may issue warnings, temporarily suspend deliveries, or terminate the business relationship.