FEIBI Whistleblowing Policy
FEIBI Whistleblowing Policy
——Upholding Integrity in Lubricant Innovation
1. Purpose & Legal Basis
FEIBI maintains this whistleblowing channel to:
Comply with:
EU Whistleblower Directive (2019/1937)
China's Anti-Unfair Competition Law (Article 7)
US Dodd-Frank Act (Section 922)
Enable confidential reporting of:
Product safety violations (e.g., falsified test data)
Supply chain misconduct (e.g., unauthorized base oil substitutions)
Financial irregularities (e.g., fraudulent customs declarations)
2. Reporting Channels
|
Method |
Details |
Anonymity Level |
|
Secure Web Portal |
feibi.com/integrity |
Full (Tor network accessible) |
|
Encrypted Email |
integrity@feibi.com (PGP Key Download) |
Partial (Metadata scrubbed) |
|
Global Hotline |
+86 15823433114 (24/7, 2 languages) |
Optional caller ID blocking |
Note: In-person reports to FEIBI Compliance Officers require signed NDA protection
3. Investigation Protocol
Step 1: Initial Triage
Automated risk assessment (AI-powered severity scoring)
Escalation matrix:
Level 1 (Minor): Local compliance team
Level 2 (Major): Global Ethics Committee
Level 3 (Critical): Independent forensic auditors
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Step 2: Confidential Inquiry
Evidence collection with blockchain timestamping
Interview protocols (remote options available)
Step 3: Resolution
Corrective actions within 60 days (extendable for complex cases)
Whistleblower feedback (unless anonymous)
4. Protections & Guarantees
For Whistleblowers:
Strict non-retaliation policy (termination for retaliation = immediate dismissal)
Anonymous reporting: No IP logging on web portal, voice distortion on calls
Legal support fund (up to $50,000 for defense costs)
For Subjects:
Presumption of innocence until proven
Right to review allegations (redacted as needed)
5. Special Provisions
Chemical Industry Specifics:
Lab whistleblowers may submit adulterated oil samples via secure courier
Formula theft reports trigger immediate IP lockdown
Global Operations:
Translations verified by sworn linguists
Cultural sensitivity training for investigators
Effective Date: 1 January 2024
Policy Steward: FEIBI Chief Compliance Officer (CCO@feibi.com)
This policy supplements but does not replace legal reporting obligations to regulators
Why FEIBI's System Stands Out:
Dual Encryption: Signal protocol + quantum-resistant algorithms
Supply Chain Integration: Reports can reference batch/LOT numbers
Third-Party Oversight: Annual audits by PwC Forensic Services
"Safety isn't just in our oils—it's in our operations."
— Liang Wei, FEIBI Global Ethics Chair
