HONG KONG, March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Operating in one
of the biggest direct selling markets in Europe, the Federation De La Vente Directe
(FVD), or Direct Selling Association of France, welcomed QN Europe, the European
business of e-commerce direct selling giant QNET, as its newest
member.
Jérôme Hoerth, General Manager of QN Europe, says that this is a
milestone moment for the business. "We are honoured to become a
member of the FVD which is known to be the leading body in
promoting regulatory standards and integrity in France's direct selling industry. QN Europe is
committed to promoting the highest level of professionalism and
integrity within our network of distributors and our membership
into the FVD is a testament to that. This membership will also
provide us with a deeper insight into our French market as FVD
oversees one of the top five direct selling markets in Europe, which generated €4.6 billion in sales
in 2019 alone."
FVD was established in 1993 to provide legal protection for
direct sellers, support and give credibility to member companies,
promote job opportunities and upskilling for direct sellers, and
enforce ethical behaviour to gain consumer trust. FVD also offers
professional certifications for Direct Selling through its in-house
academy and is partnered with the University Paris-Est Créteil
Val de Marne (UPEC) to offer a
3-year university degree specialising in direct selling.
Acceptance into the FVD requires member companies to strictly
adhere to the Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics for Direct
Selling. These codes necessitate members to operate in a fair,
responsible, and ethical manner towards direct sellers and
customers.
FVD is also part of The European Direct Selling Association
(Seldia). Seldia was founded in 1968 as an organisation that
aims to foster an inclusive and sustainable marketplace in the
European direct selling industry, as well as uphold the European
Code of Conduct for Direct Selling to protect distributors and
customers.
"We are proud to have the Federation De La Vente Directe accept
QN Europe as a member." says Malou
Caluza, Chief Executive Officer of QNET. "The team at QN
Europe has demonstrated through a series of initiatives, a strong
emphasis on maintaining the highest standard of ethical integrity
in direct selling. It is an honour to have the FVD recognise these
efforts and acknowledge their ongoing commitment to promoting and
developing a professional network of direct sellers. This
membership further signifies to our partners, distributors, and
customers that QN Europe is committed to running its business
responsibly and fairly."
In addition to this membership in the FVD, QNET is also
currently a member of the Direct Selling Associations in
Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, and Indonesia.
About QN Europe
Founded in 2014, QN Europe is the
European business of e-commerce based direct selling company QNET.
With a strong emphasis on sustained R&D investment, QN Europe
offers a diverse and innovative portfolio of products ranging from
home, beauty & wellbeing, to luxury products that meet the
highest manufacturing standards in Europe.
QN Europe offers a modern business model that empowers
individuals to achieve financial autonomy via a network of
independent sales representatives. By equipping representatives
with sales and product training that adhere to best business
practices, this business model has proven highly successful as it
resonates greatly with a growing portion of a population looking
for autonomous, flexible, and rewarding work.
For more information, please visit QN Europe's website at
https://www.qneurope.com/uk.
About Federation De La Vente Directe
The FVD is a
registered organisation established as a reference body for direct
selling companies in France. FVD's
mission is to "Represent, Defend, Promote", and is leading the
movement to develop the reputation of the direct selling sector
among consumers and public authorities.
FVD is currently working in agreement with Ministère de
l'Economie, de l'Industrie et de l'Emploi (Ministry of Economy,
Industry, and Employment of France) to promote direct selling and create
job opportunities for the public.
More information about FVD can be found at
https://www.fvd.fr/.
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