Are the Policies and Procedures operative in every market? And, if so, are they similar or diverse in scope?

Each market has its own Policies and Procedures and to a great degree they are quite similar, allowing Distributors in one market to work effectively at home and with relative ease elsewhere. However, there can be significant differences too. For instance, what product claims the Japanese regulatory agencies allow are different from those in the US; they are more restrictive. But, the equalizer is that everyone in that particular market must work within the same rules and regulations, maintaining a fair and even playing field in each market around the world.