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Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (Act No. 68 of 2008)

Notices

Guidelines to be followed by the National Consumer Commission in assessing applications for accreditation of consumer protection groups in terms of section 78 of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (The CPA)

Part A

3. Legislative Framework

 

3.1. Section 78(3) of the CPA empowers the NCC to accredit a consumer protection group which can be a person or association that:
3.1.1. Functions predominantly to promote or represent the interest of all or a specific category of consumers generally;
3.1.2. Is committed to achieving the purposes of the CPA, and
3.1.3. Engages in or makes a realistic proposal to engage in actions to promote and advance the consumer interest of persons contemplated in section 3(1)(b) of the CPA.

 

3.2. The purpose and policy of the CPA is clearly set out in section 3 of the CPA. Consumer protection groups are encouraged to refer to the said section when preparing their applications for accreditation.