Code of Ethics
I. PRINCIPLES OF ETHICS
These Principles of Ethics are aspiration goals of professional conduct for all Association members. All members of the Independent Lubricant Blender’s Association pledge to: Adhere to a standard of excellence in manufacturing, blending, producing, packaging, promoting, and marketing; maintain and service all accounts efficiently and professionally; monitor technological developments to assure availability of the highest quality product and the imposition of the most stringent standards within the lubricants industry; provide opportunities for professional advancement of employees by assisting them to acquire additional knowledge and increased technical competence; impose strict quality controls throughout the lubricant manufacturing and marketing process; represent and market all products and services fairly and accurately; protect and enhance the environment and the health and safety of their employees, their customers' employees and consumers through the safe and responsible use and disposal of potentially hazardous substances; and always be guided by a spirit of justice, honour, and fairness within their communities and in all dealings with other members of the lubricants industry and with associated industries.II. RULES OF ETHICS
These Rules of Ethics provide mandatory and specific standards of minimally acceptable professional conduct for all members of the Association. These Rules of Ethics are enforceable by the Association under the procedures provided in Section III of this Code.
All Members of the Independent Lubricant Blender’s Association shall:
Manufacture, compound, blend, produce and supply products and services in compliance with applicable industry standards, test specifications and operating procedures as prescribed by ILBA, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the American Petroleum Institute, and other standard-setting organizations recognized generally in the industry; maintain quality control and testing procedures for products and services to ensure that required standards and specifications have been met and are accurately reflected; assure that all product and promotional information, including statements designed or which can be interpreted to describe the properties or performance of the product, are accurate and are not misleading; fill all containers of lubricant products to the labeled volume or weight; comply with all laws and regulations relating to the manufacture and distribution of lubricants, including applicable antitrust, occupational health & safety and environmental laws & regulations. Submit finished product oil samples and laboratory results of designated class, category and type for reference and approval.
III. ADMINSTRATIVE PROCEDURES
The rules will apply to all matters involving the Code of Ethics of the Independent Lubricant Blender’s Association. These rules will be applied reasonably, fairly, and objectively and are intended to encourage voluntary corrective action.