Code of Ethics

Code of Ethics for Textiles NZ Members

This Code of Ethics is written for the Textile Industry of NZ Incorporated, hereinafter called Textiles NZ.

The members of Textiles NZ share a common commitment through this statement of ethical practices to promote high standards of professional conduct.

All members of Textiles NZ undertake the following:

To support Textiles NZ by taking an active role in activities and promoting Textiles NZ to the industry
To comply with all relevant laws, codes, standards and regulations, and protect the public against fraud, misrepresentation and unfair trade practices
To maintain the highest reasonable level of safety for all products, equipment and services, and support the development of industry standards and safe practices through appropriate training
To provide a safe working environment
To present or supply products and services honestly without misrepresentation
To provide proper, fair and reasonable service to customers including but not limited to after sales service
To recognize that other members will compete for business within lawful practice
To make a full and frank disclosure to customers of all material terms of any agreement with them
Members have adequate public and/or liability insurance, or an equivalent insurance if not New Zealand based. Members to provide evidence of such insurance on request
Members undertake to pay their debts in accordance with the creditor’s terms and in the case of a dispute to declare to the creditor, if requested, the reason for withholding payment
To never knowingly infringe any other business’s intellectual property rights and if any innocent breach occurs then to address and rectify any such breach immediately.

Textiles NZ Code of Ethics is a guideline and does not represent the entire scope of good conduct and ethical behaviour. Acceptance of and adherence to this Code is expected from all members of Textiles NZ.

If a breach of the Code of Ethics becomes known to the Board it shall have power to act according to the Textiles NZ Constitution, even if no complaint has been received.