Principles of action

The Cook & Chef Institute Foundation is fully committed to the fight against corruption, to full transparency and to compliance with the law in all its actions, particularly in its relations with its main stakeholders. For this reason:

It shall not carry out activities in the private sphere which would infringe regulations or violate the Foundation’s principles in this area.

The offer or acceptance of gifts must be carried out in accordance with the law and the internal rules of the Foundation, the strictest standards being applied in all cases, and any gift offered or accepted which is not legally justifiable, both for the giver and the receiver, is prohibited.

It is forbidden for Foundation staff to attempt to unlawfully influence the actions of its employees (including favours of a personal, professional or employment nature, money, gifts or other advantages). Any gift given directly or indirectly which is intended to benefit the Foundation’s own activities shall be considered a market distortion and an act of corruption.

Offering or granting favours in money or gifts equivalent to money is forbidden.

Individuals working for the Foundation are prohibited from soliciting or offering gifts or promises under any circumstances, and especially if the purpose is not to take part in a public tender or auction, to alienate other bidders, or to agree with other bidders to alter the price of any public tender or auction.

Workers belonging to the Foundation are prohibited from offering or delivering any gift or compensation to civil servants of the Public Administration so that they carry out an act contrary to the duties of their position or stop carrying out an act of their position, especially if the intended action was related to a contract, grant or auction procedure convened by the Administrations or public entities.