FEBIS

Code of Conduct

Our commitment to ethical business practices and professional integrity

Introduction

FEBIS Members shall conduct business lawfully and comply with all relevant legislation and judicial decisions. The Members undertake to trade fairly and responsibly and behave at all times with integrity towards both its clients and suppliers. FEBIS members will provide adequate training for its staff, bringing to their attention the principles of these Codes and requiring them to carry out their duties in full accordance with these principles.

Membership of FEBIS is dependent on:

  • •A sound financial situation
  • •A good commercial reputation
  • •Compliance with all laws relating to the ownership and operation of the applicant's business
  • •At least two years of operational trading

Laws and Ethical Standard

The Member undertakes to comply with all laws applicable to the business. The Member undertakes to support the principles of the United Nations Global Compact, the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights as well as the 1998 International Labour Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, in accordance with national laws and practice.

This especially applies to:

  • •Child Labor
  • •Forced Labor
  • •Compensation and Working Hours
  • •Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
  • •Diversity

Health & Safety

The Member undertakes to meet required standards of occupational health and safety regulations through the application of a health and safety management approach, appropriate for the business. This is to provide a work environment that is safe; preserves the welfare of employees; and safeguards third parties in order to prevent accidents, injuries and work-related illness. This includes regular workplace risk assessments and the implementation of adequate hazard control and precautionary measures. Employees are to be adequately educated and trained in health and safety issues.

Data Protection and Disclosure of Information

The Member undertakes to adhere to relevant National and International data protection and security laws, in particular in regard to the personal data of companies, customers, consumers and employees. The Member undertakes to comply with all said requirements when personal data is collected, processed, transmitted or used.