As global healthcare supply chains continue to evolve, expectations for suppliers increasingly extend beyond product quality and delivery performance. Business ethics, human rights, health and safety, environmental responsibility, and sound governance are becoming integral elements of responsible and resilient supply chain management.

Shanghai Eco Polymer Sci&Tech Co., Ltd. has long specialized in the research, development, and manufacture of medical polymer tubing, membrane materials, and related components, providing materials, components, and manufacturing solutions to medical device and healthcare companies worldwide.

As an upstream manufacturing partner serving the healthcare industry, we recognize that responsible supply chain management is relevant not only to the long-term development of our own business, but also to our employees, customers, suppliers, business partners, and other stakeholders.

With this in mind, Shanghai Eco Polymer supports the has prepared this statement with reference to the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI) Principles for Responsible Supply Chain Management. Taking into account our business activities, applicable laws and regulations, customer expectations, and our stage of development, we will continue to strengthen our management practices across the following five areas.

01 Ethics

Integrity is fundamental to sustainable and trusted business relationships.

Shanghai Eco Polymer supports lawful, ethical, and fair business practices and will continue to strengthen its awareness and management of compliance risks across its operations.

Our guiding principles include:

・Preventing bribery, corruption, and other forms of improper business conduct;

・Supporting fair competition and conducting business in accordance with applicable laws and regulations;

・Identifying and appropriately managing potential conflicts of interest;

・Respecting the privacy, confidentiality, and information security requirements of customers, partners, and other relevant parties;

・Maintaining a strong focus on product quality and our responsibilities in supporting the safety and reliability of medical products;

・Encouraging employees to raise potential compliance concerns through appropriate internal channels.

As our business evolves, we will continue to review and strengthen relevant internal policies, controls, and risk management practices.

02 Human Rights and Labor

Our employees are an important foundation of our long-term development.

Shanghai Eco Polymer respects fundamental labor rights protected under applicable laws and regulations and supports a workplace based on fairness, dignity, and mutual respect.

Our guiding principles include:

・Supporting freely chosen employment and opposing forced, bonded, or other forms of involuntary labor;

・Complying with applicable legal requirements concerning child labor and the protection of young workers;

・Promoting fair employment practices and avoiding unjustified discrimination in recruitment, training, promotion, and day-to-day management;

・Respecting personal dignity and opposing harassment, abuse, intimidation, and other inappropriate treatment;

・Complying with applicable requirements relating to wages, benefits, working hours, rest periods, and leave;

・Respecting employees’ lawful rights to communication, representation, and expression;

・Remaining attentive to the potential impact of our operations on employees and surrounding communities.

Relevant policies and practices will continue to be reviewed in line with applicable laws and the practical needs of our operations.

03 Health and Safety

A safe and stable working environment is essential to sustainable manufacturing operations.

Shanghai Eco Polymer will continue to identify and manage occupational health and safety risks associated with production, research and development, cleanroom operations, equipment use, and related supporting activities.

Our guiding principles include:

・Identifying safety risks associated with production equipment, work environments, and operating procedures;

・Protecting employee health and providing appropriate occupational protection where required;

・Managing process safety risks associated with extrusion, processing, equipment operation, and other manufacturing activities;

・Promoting appropriate handling and management of chemicals and other relevant materials;

・Strengthening emergency preparedness for events such as fire, leakage, equipment failure, and other operational incidents;

・Reducing workplace risks through training, operating procedures, preventive controls, and continuous improvement.

All health and safety measures will be implemented with due consideration for employee safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, and production continuity.

04 Environment

Shanghai Eco Polymer recognizes that manufacturing activities may have environmental impacts and considers environmental management an important area for continued attention and improvement.

Considering the nature of medical polymer processing and manufacturing.

Our guiding principles include:

・Complying with applicable environmental permits, reporting obligations, and regulatory requirements;

・Managing waste, emissions, and other relevant environmental aspects associated with manufacturing activities;

・Managing potential risks related to the storage, handling, leakage, and release of chemicals and other materials;

・Promoting responsible use of energy, water, and raw materials;

・Exploring practical opportunities to reduce unnecessary material loss and improve resource efficiency;

・Monitoring developments related to climate change, energy transition, and lower-carbon manufacturing;

・Evaluating energy-efficiency technologies, cleaner energy options, and other environmental improvement measures where technically and commercially appropriate.

Shanghai Eco Polymer will continue to pursue environmental improvements based on the nature of its business, technical feasibility, and actual operating conditions. Specific targets and results relating to carbon emissions, energy use, and other environmental performance indicators will be based on verified information formally disclosed by the company.

05 Governance and Management Systems

Responsible supply chain management requires structured, consistent, and continuously improving management practices.

Shanghai Eco Polymer will progressively strengthen its governance and management capabilities in line with its business scale, customer expectations, risk profile, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Our guiding principles include:

・Clarifying management responsibilities and internal communication mechanisms;

・Identifying and complying with applicable legal, regulatory, and relevant customer requirements;

・Identifying and managing risks related to quality, health and safety, environment, business ethics, and supply chain activities;

・Maintaining appropriate records and documentation where required;

・Providing training and capability development relevant to employees’ roles and responsibilities;

・Maintaining channels for employees and relevant stakeholders to raise concerns or provide feedback;

・Investigating issues, implementing corrective actions, and pursuing improvement where appropriate;

・Periodically reviewing management practices to improve their effectiveness over time.

Progressively incorporating applicable responsible supply chain requirements into supplier qualification, evaluation, communication, and continuous improvement processes, taking into account supply chain risks, business relevance, and the nature of each supplier relationship.

Starting With Our Own Operations, Advancing With Our Supply Chain

A responsible healthcare supply chain requires the participation of manufacturers, raw material suppliers, equipment providers, service providers, customers, and other business partners.

Based on supply chain risk, business relevance, and the nature of each relationship, Shanghai Eco Polymer will progressively strengthen communication with suppliers and partners on topics including business ethics, labor and human rights, health and safety, environmental management, and compliance.

For key supply chain partners, we will also seek to better understand relevant management practices and, where appropriate, explore how responsible supply chain principles can be progressively reflected in supplier communication, evaluation, and ongoing cooperation.

This statement is intended to outline Shanghai Eco Polymer’s current direction and priorities in responsible supply chain management. We recognize that responsible business practices require ongoing review and improvement, and we will continue to strengthen our management practices in line with our business development, applicable requirements, and stakeholder expectations.

Compliance is our foundation. Risk management is our approach. Continuous improvement is our path forward.

Shanghai Eco Polymer will continue to review its responsible supply chain practices in light of its actual business operations, customer expectations, regulatory developments, and broader trends across the healthcare industry.

Precision for Life.

While pursuing precision manufacturing, consistent quality, and reliable delivery, we will also continue to consider the impact of our operations on our employees, business partners, the environment, and the broader supply chain, and work toward contributing to a more responsible and sustainable healthcare ecosystem.

Statement Disclaimer

This statement has been prepared with reference to the PSCI Principles for Responsible Supply Chain Management in effect as of the date of publication, taking into account the business activities and actual management practices of Shanghai Eco Polymer Technology Co., Ltd.

This statement expresses Shanghai Eco Polymer’s support for the relevant responsible supply chain principles, its management priorities, and its intention to pursue continuous improvement. It does not represent that Shanghai Shanghai Eco Polymer Technology Co., Ltd. is a member of the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI), has completed or passed any PSCI-related assessment or audit, holds any third-party certification in relation to the matters addressed in this statement, or has received authorization, recognition, or endorsement from PSCI.

The specific management measures, scope of implementation, data, and interim targets covered by this statement will be subject to ongoing review and development in light of applicable laws and regulations, customer requirements, risk assessments, and the company’s actual operating conditions. Information formally disclosed by the company will serve as the authoritative reference for these matters.