It is important to LR Health & Beauty to always act in compliance with all requirements (legal, regulatory, contractual or other) and to reduce potential legal risks in all areas of the company. Our aim is to create a respectful, open-minded and tolerant environment in which people with different backgrounds and views can work together successfully.
The foundation for all activities of the LR Group is therefore our LR Code of Conduct, which addresses the following topics, among others: equal treatment & equal opportunities, confidentiality & protection of business, property and assets, fair competition & regulations in international business, prevention of bribery, corruption, money laundering or conflicts of interest.
LR has established a Compliance Management System (CMS) for this purpose in the interests of a compliant and respectful way of working. A CMS refers to all measures, structures, processes, responsibilities and systems implemented in the company with the aim of ensuring compliance with regulations. It ensures that the company does not violate laws or internal guidelines by providing the necessary conditions, tools and resources. A successful CMS continuously identifies corporate risks and works with the specialist departments to develop countermeasures to prevent or reduce risks.
The Compliance Committee, consisting of the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), the Regional Compliance Delegates (RCDs) and the department heads, is responsible for compliance management. The Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) reports directly to the Management Board of LR Health & Beauty. The CCO is also a member of the Professional Association of Compliance Managers and discusses current issues with other compliance managers. The Regional Compliance Delegates (RCD) support the Chief Compliance Officer with regard to the compliance of the international LR sales companies.
Taking into account the latest developments, the Compliance Committee regularly reviews the functioning of the Compliance Management System (CMS) and systematically reduces the causes of internal compliance violations. The Compliance Committee also strengthens the awareness of all company employees to critically examine their own actions.
The Compliance Committee meets with the Management Board several times a year to discuss current compliance issues and initiate any necessary adjustments. It also submits an annual risk report to the Supervisory Board.