AAK Annual Report 2019

38 the international community’s drive to inter alia improve human rights. AAK will not tolerate any violation of trade sanctions laws, export control laws or related regula- tions by its employees. This means that AAK will not engage, directly or indirectly, in any business, dealing, or transaction prohibited by applicable trade sanctions or export control regulations. Furthermore, AAK and its employees will not carry out any direct or indirect business activities with any person, entity or government targeted by trade sanctions, nor export goods or services subject to applicable export control laws without required licenses and/or approvals from the relevant authorities. Health trends We are able to adapt our product range quickly to the latest trends in the health debate. This is mainly because we work with all types of vegetable oils and can refor- mulate our products to meet customer needs. We focus strongly on co-development with our customers. This limits the risks involved in commercializing new products. Regulatory measures also pose a risk. Active involvement in sustainability-related issues is, therefore, becoming increasingly important to forestall legislation on issues that are a natural development of human requirements.