IPEN Code of Practice

This Code of Practice if followed by all UK IPEN Placenta Specialists as we aim to provide a professional and safe service to all our Clients.  

SECTION 1.01 - Confidentiality

IPEN Specialists are committed to maintaining the highest degree of integrity in all our dealings with potential, current and past clients, both in terms of normal commercial confidentiality, and the protection of all personal information received in the course of providing the business services concerned.  Personal information obtained from our clients is confidential and will not be shared with third parties however some of the information (i.e. number of capsules made) may be used for statistical information where names are not given.  The Client must be offered the opportunity to opt out of the collection of this data. 

SECTION 1.02 - Duty of care

IPEN Specialist actions and advice should always conform to relevant law and reflect the regulations given by the appropriate governing bodies and local authorities as we believe that all businesses and organizations, including our Network, should avoid causing any adverse effect on the human rights of people in the organisations we deal with, the local and wider environments, and the well-being of society at large.  Specialists take care in understanding the sensitivity of the service provided, being invited into the lives of their Clients at such a unique moment, often visiting our Clients in their hospital ward or own homes.  We always ensure we carry out our services to the highest standard to reduce or eliminate any risks to either the Client or the Specialists themselves.

SECTION 1.03 - Fees

Specialist fees are to remain affordable for the service provided, which is high quality, specialised service. As such Specialists are advised (but not obliged) to charge between £125-250 per encapsulation.   Specialists must agree fees and basis of charges clearly in advance with all Clients so that Specialists and Clients can plan reliably for what lies ahead and how the service is to be delivered.

SECTION 1.05 - Payment

Specialists aim to be flexible with their Clients in the way that the services are charged. Specialists should attempt to arrange payment for services before or on the date of the service provided to avoid conflict.  

SECTION 1.06 - Quality assurance

Specialists maintain the quality of service through constant ongoing review from IPEN. IPEN encourages regular contact with Specialists and requires Specialists to submit Client Report forms monthly to maintain high standards of service and reducing or eliminating risks. 

SECTION 1.07 - Professional conduct

Specialists must conduct all activities professionally and with integrity taking great care to be completely objective in relation to judgements and any recommendations that are given so that issues are never influenced by anything other than the best and proper interests of the Client.  Specialists vary in experience and should only give advice where appropriate qualifications and training allows for the advice or information to be given.

SECTION 1.09 - Equality and discrimination

Specialists strive to be fair and objective when giving advice and we are never influenced in our decisions, actions or recommendations by issues of gender, race, creed, colour, age or personal disability.

Article 2:  Health and Safety 

Placenta Encapsulation as a process requires careful planning to ensure the safety of both the Specialist and the Client.  A placenta Specialist’s duty is to handle the placenta, a blood rich organ, from each client in order to complete the desired product of consumable placenta capsules.  When handling the placenta it is important to ensure hygiene and sterilisation is of utmost importance to reduce and/or eliminate the risk of contamination.  Specialists are to adhere to current government regulations when providing placenta services.