{"id":20900,"date":"2025-06-28T11:34:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T15:34:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shieldnutra.com\/?page_id=20900"},"modified":"2025-08-17T09:48:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T13:48:44","slug":"ethics-compliance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shieldnutra.com\/es\/ethics-compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethics &#038; Compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"20900\" class=\"elementor elementor-20900\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe5cdaa e-flex e-con-boxed default-style wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fe5cdaa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;rt_color_sets&quot;:&quot;default-style&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4881dda elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4881dda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Meet Shield Nutraceuticals\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5761ee0 e-flex e-con-boxed default-style wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5761ee0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;rt_color_sets&quot;:&quot;default-style&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eef2974 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eef2974\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Shield Nutraceuticals, ethical integrity is not just a compliance checkbox; it is the core of how we operate, formulate, and serve. Our commitment to honesty, safety, and transparency guides every product we create and every interaction we make, internally and externally.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>A Message from the Founder<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we launched Shield Nutraceuticals, it was in response to a very personal need for healing and to create a supplement that worked. That personal mission came with a responsibility: to build a company that never cuts corners, never misleads, and never sacrifices ethics for profit.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every claim we make is based on science. Every product we release is tested, safe, and purposeful. Every customer is treated with the dignity they deserve. We hold ourselves accountable not just because the law demands it but because people\u2019s health depends on it.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 <\/span><b>Steve Nice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Co-Founder<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Our Code of Conduct<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Code of Conduct reflects the expectations we set for ourselves, our employees, our contractors, and our partners. It defines how we behave, how we lead, and how we uphold the trust placed in us by our customers.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Key Areas Covered<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethical product development and truthful marketing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respectful communication and zero tolerance for harassment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data privacy and customer confidentiality<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulatory compliance with FDA, FTC, and DSHEA guidelines<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplier integrity and responsible sourcing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conflict of interest disclosure and fair business practices<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All Shield Nutraceuticals staff must read, acknowledge, and follow the full Code. We review it annually to align with evolving laws and customer needs.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Speak Up Policy &amp; Ethics Helpline<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe accountability strengthens our company. That\u2019s why Shield Nutraceuticals actively encourages employees, partners, and customers to speak up if they witness unethical behavior or compliance breaches.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Reporting Is Simple and Safe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email: <\/span><b>steve@shieldnutra.com<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anonymous submissions through our website ethics form<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct contact with a compliance officer or HR manager<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Your Rights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are protected from retaliation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your report will be reviewed within 7 business days<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your identity will be kept confidential unless you request otherwise<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s a product concern, a vendor issue, or a workplace violation your voice matters.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Building a Reputation for Ethical Wellness<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Shield Nutraceuticals, our goal isn\u2019t just to make great supplements, it&#8217;s to build a company people can trust. Ethics is not a department here, it&#8217;s our daily standard.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We go beyond compliance by:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting independent third-party testing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disclosing potential allergens and trace ingredients<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refusing false health claims or influencer hype<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining clean-label, vegan-friendly, cruelty-free policies<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auditing our supply chain for labor and environmental integrity<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe wellness should never come with fine print. Our ethics shape every step of our customers&#8217; journey with us.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet Shield Nutraceuticals At Shield Nutraceuticals, ethical integrity is not just a compliance checkbox; it is the core of how we operate, formulate, and serve. Our commitment to honesty, safety, and transparency guides every product we create and every interaction we make, internally and externally. A Message from the Founder When we launched Shield Nutraceuticals, it was in response to a very personal need for healing and to create a supplement that worked. That personal mission came with a responsibility: to build a company that never cuts corners, never misleads, and never sacrifices ethics for profit. Every claim we make is based on science. Every product we release is tested, safe, and purposeful. Every customer is treated with the dignity they deserve. We hold ourselves accountable not just because the law demands it but because people\u2019s health depends on it. \u2014 Steve Nice, Co-Founder Our Code of Conduct Our Code of Conduct reflects the expectations we set for ourselves, our employees, our contractors, and our partners. It defines how we behave, how we lead, and how we uphold the trust placed in us by our customers. Key Areas Covered: Ethical product development and truthful marketing Respectful communication and zero tolerance for harassment Data privacy and customer confidentiality Regulatory compliance with FDA, FTC, and DSHEA guidelines Supplier integrity and responsible sourcing Conflict of interest disclosure and fair business practices All Shield Nutraceuticals staff must read, acknowledge, and follow the full Code. We review it annually to align with evolving laws and customer needs. Speak Up Policy &amp; Ethics Helpline We believe accountability strengthens our company. That\u2019s why Shield Nutraceuticals actively encourages employees, partners, and customers to speak up if they witness unethical behavior or compliance breaches. Reporting Is Simple and Safe: Email: steve@shieldnutra.com Anonymous submissions through our website ethics form Direct contact with a compliance officer or HR manager Your Rights: You are protected from retaliation Your report will be reviewed within 7 business days Your identity will be kept confidential unless you request otherwise Whether it\u2019s a product concern, a vendor issue, or a workplace violation your voice matters. Building a Reputation for Ethical Wellness At Shield Nutraceuticals, our goal isn\u2019t just to make great supplements, it&#8217;s to build a company people can trust. Ethics is not a department here, it&#8217;s our daily standard. We go beyond compliance by: Conducting independent third-party testing Disclosing potential allergens and trace ingredients Refusing false health claims or influencer hype Maintaining clean-label, vegan-friendly, cruelty-free policies Auditing our supply chain for labor and environmental integrity We believe wellness should never come with fine print. 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