Standards of Conduct

In the spirit of our core values, PCO abides by this code of conduct:

Pennsylvania Certified Organic (PCO) strives to provide professional, cost-effective service to its clients. Accordingly, pursuant to this policy, both clients and PCO representatives are expected to maintain a professional and business-appropriate standard of conduct.

Although there is no possible way to identify every rule of conduct subject to this policy, the following is an illustrative list. PCO does not intend this list to be comprehensive or to limit PCO's right to take action deemed appropriate by PCO in response to any other conduct it deems inappropriate. Engaging in any conduct PCO deems unprofessional or inappropriate may result in an disciplinary or other action PCO deems appropriate under the circumstances, including but not limited to termination, finding of non-compliance, discontinuance of service, or rejection of an application. The following are examples of conduct that may be considered a violation of this policy:

• Use of threatening, vulgar or abusive language and/or inappropriate advances of a sexual or other nature directed to any representative of PCO or a client of PCO;
• Dishonesty or falsification of any records supplied to PCO;
• Unauthorized use or possession of PCO property;
• Engaging in any criminal activity;
• Sexual or other illegal harassment or discrimination; and/or
• Violation of any other PCO policy.

As the inspection and certification environment constitute a workplace, safe workplace guidelines and statues apply to all involved.