All 15 companies that are approved to run direct-selling businesses in China, have reportedly now signed a self-discipline pact.
The 15 direct-selling companies are reported to be: Amway (China); Mary Kay (China) Cosmetics Company; Perfect China Company; Avon China; Pro-Health China; Infinitus China; New Era China; the Direct-selling Management Center of Harbin Pharmaceutical Group; Jiangsu Anhui Biotech Company; Tianjin KaslyJu Cosmetic Company; Oriflame Cosmetics (China) Company; Ningbo Sansheng Commodity Company; Nanjing Joymain Science and Technical Development Company; Herbalife (China) Health Product Company; and Melaleuca Shanghai Wellness Products Company.
According to local media reports, the parties promise to improve their self-discipline, promote the healthy development of direct-selling enterprises; and provide high quality direct selling services for consumers according to the relevant rules in China.
This is said to be the first time that direct-selling companies have signed a self-discipline compact since China's Direct-selling Rule was enacted in 2005.