Chapter 2: Activities and Entertainment (including e4ethics)

Events & Hospitality(including e4ethics) What, Why, How to comply when organizing or supporting HCP/HCO/PO Events? WHAT(definitions) HOW(key rules to follow) Events:Professional, scientific, educational meetings(incl. congresses, advisory boards, investigator meetings),organized or sponsored by/for a Member Company. Appropriate location and venue:Choose business-appropriate sites; avoidvenues “renowned” for entertainment or that are “extravagant.” International events:Only outside the company’s home country if (a) mostinvitees are from abroad and logistics justify it, or (b) the relevant Hospitality:Support limited to travel, meals,accommodation, and genuine registration fees for eligibleparticipants. Hospitality scope and limits: Host Country Principle:Meal thresholds follow themonetary limit in the country where the event takes place. Only travel, meals, accommodation, registration fees; reasonable, strictly tiedto the agenda.Meals must not exceed the host country threshold (Article 10.05).No entertainment or leisure activities; do not sponsor or organize them(10.08). e4ethics:Binding, pre-assessment of large third-partyEuropean congresses (>500HCPs from≥5EFPIAcountries); a non-compliant verdict means no support byEFPIA members. WHY(rationale) No compensation for time to attend events (see Article 13). Ensure interactions are ethical, professional, and focusedon scientific/educational purposes. Transparency:Clearly acknowledge company support/sponsorship from theoutset; secure written permission to use HCO/PO logos (Article 13.02–13.03). Avoid any actual or perceived inducement to prescribe,supply, or recommend medicines. e4ethics check:For in-scope third-party European congresses, verify a positivee4ethics/CVS assessment before committing any support; respect appeal Promote consistency and public trust through transparent,high-quality engagement. Events & HospitalityReal Life Scenarios Curious to know more aboutEvents & Hospitality? Tip:For international events, also check the national code wherethe event takes place and where HCPs practice; the stricter rule Please refer to following link or connect with your Ethics & Share your feedbackwith usIf the link does not work, download the pdf and click the link insideShare your feedbackwith usIf the link does not work, download the pdf and click the link inside Chapter 2 (articles 10 to 15), pages 19-22Chapter 2 (articles 10 to 15), pages 19-22