Code of Practice

The NZFIC Code of Practice outlines the criteria for professional consultants to provide the best service for clients of our services.

As a professional Image Consultant I agree to uphold the code of practice of the NZFIC by:

• Upholding the NZFIC Code of Ethics.

• Refrain from discussing client information without the consent of the client.

• Comply with current Fair Trading and Privacy Act currently in effect in New Zealand.

• Adhere to sound business practice.

• Have adequate public liability insurance (if appropriate).

• Provide a professional working environment and abide by Health & Safety Regulations.

• Observe NZFIC Rules of Hygiene as set out in the NZFIC handbook (under compilation).

• Have clear pricing policies, detailing the services offered and what they entail.

• Maintain an appropriate, professional appearance and uphold the professional Ethics of the NZFIC at all times, maintaining the good name of the Federation and never behaving in a manner which may bring it into disrepute.

Code of Ethics

As a member of The New Zealand Federation of Image Consultants, I agree to:

• Subscribe to the professional and ethic standards, which serve and uphold the integrity of the image consulting profession.

• Accept responsibility for acting in a reasonable, co-operative and proper manner and to avoid any professional impropriety.

• Maintain a professional appearance.

• Conduct sound business practice.

• Comply with the guidelines of the Advertising Standards in New Zealand.

• Uphold confidentiality between NZFIC colleagues and any confidential information entrusted to me as a board member or representative of the NZFIC.

• Observe copyright regulations.

Download the New Zealand Federation of Image Consultants Code of Ethics and Code of Practice.