How QIV Global manages integrity in inspection and audit

For QIV Global, ethics is more than a policy or statement. It means acting with integrity, maintaining independence, reporting facts honestly and having the courage to speak up when something is not right. In inspection and audit, these principles help protect the reliability of findings and the trust placed in the process.

QIV Global Code of Ethics visual covering integrity in practice and whistleblowing

Five principles that guide the work

Independence. Inspection findings must not be influenced by pressure, gifts or personal interests. Potential conflicts should be declared and managed before they affect a decision.

Transparency. Reports should reflect what was observed, measured and verified. Where evidence is incomplete or a limitation affects a conclusion, the limitation should be recorded rather than concealed.

Accountability. People involved in inspection and audit take responsibility for their decisions, records and actions. Findings should be traceable to supporting evidence and reviewed through defined processes.

Fairness. People are treated with respect, and concerns are considered through a consistent process. An adverse finding should be explained clearly and supported by relevant evidence.

Courage. Employees and business partners are encouraged to raise concerns when something does not feel right, without fear of retaliation.

How integrity becomes operational

Record observations and measurements contemporaneously and identify the product, lot, sample or process involved.
Keep client instructions, acceptance criteria, sampling basis, findings, photographs and approvals linked in the report trail.
Escalate attempts to influence a result, undisclosed conflicts, gifts or requests to alter evidence.
Separate verified facts from assumptions, opinions and information provided by others.
Use a fair review route for disputed findings while preserving the original evidence and decision history.

Speak up. We listen.

QIV Global's supplied ethics notice invites employees, inspectors, auditors, suppliers, clients and business partners to report ethical concerns. Speaking up can help identify risks, address misconduct and strengthen trust throughout the supply chain.

Ethics concerns: ethics@qivglobal.net
Whistleblowing: whistleblowing@qivglobal.com

For anyone raising a concern: provide the facts, dates, people or processes involved, and any supporting records you can share safely. Avoid speculation and preserve relevant evidence. The organisation's handling process should protect confidentiality as far as possible and address concerns without retaliation.

Editorial note: The contact addresses and principles above are reproduced from the information supplied by QIV Global. Please ensure these mailboxes are monitored and that the organisation's actual reporting and non-retaliation procedures are in place before publication.

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