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Code of Ethics
(1) to promote the aims of the Society;
(2) to behave in such a way as to bring credit to the profession
of microbiology;
(3) to use all proper means to maintain the standards of the
profession;
(4) to respect any confidence gained in the conduct of the
profession;
(5) to ensure that public statements are fair and objective;
(6) not to engage in microbiological practices restricted
by law or professional agreement;
(7) to avoid unwarranted statements that reflect upon the
character or integrity of other members of the profession;
(8) to recognize the responsibility to subordinates in terms
of professional guidance and dissemination of information;
(9) to maintain professional competence by keeping abreast
of new information and developments;
(10) to support fellow members who find themselves in difficulties
on account of their adherence to this Code, and the Society
in its efforts to protect them;
(11) to recognize responsibility to the community and the
environment in protecting each from exposure to undue actual
or potential microbiological hazards;
(12) not to engage knowingly in research for the production,
or promotion of biological warfare agents.
