Part3 Measures Adopted for Promotion of Science and Technology
3.3. Reform of Japan's Science and Technology System
3.3.4 Development and Retention of Excellent Researchers and Engineers
3.3.4.3 Establishing an Ethical Code of Conduct for Researchers and Engineers
In order to ensure a measure of reliability,safety,and confidence
in science and technology,which is subject to significant advancements and increasing
complexity,engineers must not only be capable of taking charge of practical duties,but
also must be bound by an elevated code of professional conduct regarding their
responsibilities to society and to the public,which serves as the basis for their
activities.
For this reason,the Professional Engineer Law revised in FY2000
stipulates that Professional Engineers who have been certified as having advanced
and specialized skills in science and technology have a responsibility to avoid
damaging the public interest.Beginning in FY2001,the national test for Associate
Professional Engineer includes questions on competency.