Policy in the field of quality, environment, and OH&S of Aquaphor company

This policy in the field of quality, environment, and OH&S is a single and consolidated document that applies to all enterprises of the Aquaphor company, in accordance with the simple partnership agreement. If necessary, the enterprises of the company have the right to develop local policies that do not contradict this policy.

The mission of Aquaphor is to create solutions for obtaining the highest quality water available to every inhabitant of the planet.

The strategic goal of Aquaphor is the development and production of water purification systems accessible to the maximum range of consumers. The company conducts research to create technologies and exceed expectations for cleaning even in the most difficult conditions. The company strives to ensure that the achievements of science, which are embodied in its products, serve the safe, harmonious and prosperous life of every person.

The guarantee of the production of high-quality products is the implementation of a management system in accordance with the requirements of international standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, the principles of good manufacturing practice (GMP), HACCP and "zero defects", as well as the constant improvement of the technical level of production, the use of high-quality and high-tech materials and equipment, advanced technologies and highly qualified personnel. The company operates a certified laboratory with modern high-precision equipment necessary to constantly ensure and control the high quality of the company's products.

Based on this policy, specific, measurable, and controllable objectives in the field of quality, environment and OH&S are set.

Aquaphor adheres to the following principles:

• Scientific way of thinking. The company is enthusiastic about science and uses knowledge to solve the problem of obtaining clean drinking water so that all people, regardless of living conditions, can improve the quality of life.
• Researcher's inspiration. The company constantly improves its own engineering solutions, creates modern sorbents and launches innovative products on the market.
• The health of people and the planet is a common goal. Each Aquaphor filter is made from safe materials, deeply purifies drinking water, and reduces the consumption of disposable plastic bottles. The company follows the requirements of environmental legislation, as well as the principles of ISO 14001.
• The ideal is achievable. Aquaphor water purifiers meet the maximum requirements and wishes of consumers in each category. Cleaning efficiency is their main advantage, while they are easy to operate, economical and affordable.

The implementation of the policy in the field of quality, environment and OH&S is achieved through:

• Customer focus by determining their existing and expected requirements, regular monitoring of the degree of customer satisfaction;
• Leadership through the formulation of goals at all levels, creating conditions for their achievement. The top management is committed to the successful implementation of this policy, ensuring that the manufactured products meet the reasonable requirements of consumers, legislative and regulatory requirements, ensuring that the management system complies with the requirements of international standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, the principles of good manufacturing practice (GMP), HACCP and "zero defects", the internal requirements of the company, regularly analyzes the effectiveness of the management system implemented at the enterprise in order to make timely decisions on its continuous improvement to obtain the desired result at the lowest cost, and also assumes obligations to manage production risks that affect the life and health of employees at all levels, as well as the risks of the health and safety management system.

Aquaphor's management adopts the following principles in the field of occupational health and safety:

• Priority of life and health of workers;
• Guarantees of workers' rights to OH&S;
• Systematic identification of OH&S hazards and risks, their regular analysis, assessment, and management;
• Activities aimed at the prevention and prevention of incidents;
• Ensuring compliance to the requirements contained in the legislative and regulatory documents to create healthy and safe working conditions;
• Provision of training of employees on OH&S issues;
• Planning of OH&S activities;
• Strict compliance with OH&S requirements by the employer and employees at all levels;
• Personal involvement of employees in ensuring safe and healthy working conditions;
• Continuous improvement of the OH&S management system.

• engagement of people in the company's activities. The company creates all the necessary conditions for safe work, training, and regularly monitors the degree of employee satisfaction. The company considers the principles of ISO 45001 and applicable legal requirements in the field of OH&S. OH&S activities are a contribution to the sustainable development of society. The company's management considers it to be of paramount importance, fully aware of its responsibility to employees and other stakeholders in this matter.
• compliance with the principles of ethical trading (ETI) by implementing the company's code of ethics, which prohibits any form of discrimination and harassment, slave and forced labor, child labor, guaranteeing the safety and protection of company information. The company conducts a thorough assessment and selection of suppliers of products, works and services on a competitive basis. All suppliers are familiar with the code of ethics.
• situational approach, in which the company's activities are considered as a system consisting of interrelated processes, projects and supporting activities, which ensures a high degree of manageability of the company's activities and related resources in accordance with the requirements of the international standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, guidance on good manufacturing practice (GMP), the principles of "zero defects". Internal control of the management system is ensured through internal audits by an experienced team of auditors.
• risk-based approach, which is the systematic identification of hazards and risks, their regular analysis, assessment, and management; ensuring the required quality and competitiveness of products, which are achieved through compliance with the control of technological processes at all stages of production for compliance with the established control criteria; careful analysis of the quality of products; implementation at all stages of production of a program of defect-free manufacturing of products; compliance with the principles of GMP and "zero defects", as well as FMEA tools; availability of an information network that provides registration, accounting and analysis of documentation related to processes that ensure product quality;
• mutually beneficial and long-term relationships with stakeholders based on trust, partnership, exchange of experience and information.

This policy is brought to the attention of all executives, employees and all interested parties by placing on the server and website of the company, as well as on information boards.