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

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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 B

6. Pertinent information to be included in the application and to be used as a criteria to assess application for accreditation

 

6.1. The accreditation application must be sent by email and addressed to: [email protected].

 

6.2. The applicant must address and cover the following critical points:

 

6.2.1. The registered name of the association/legal entity and its registration number, If available; where the applicant is legally bound to be registered for VAT, provide the latest copy of its tax clearance certificate, issued by SARS. If it is an ordinary person, his/her full names, identity number,residential and postal address.

 

6.2.2. The scope of the application: describe whether it will promote interest of all consumers or a specific category of consumers, and the geographical location of the specific category of consumers must be clearly defined.

 

6.2.3. Its capacity, skills, resources, and experience where necessary.

 

6.2.4. Its business and financial plans for the proposed accreditation.

 

6.2.5. State whether it subscribes to any anti-corruption and anti-fraud values and principles.

 

6.2.6. Demonstrate that it is financially viable and detail the financial model it will use to carry out its functions as an accredited consumer protection group.

 

6.2.7. Provide policies and procedures, together with a schedule of proposed schedule of activities on how to implement its plans.

 

6.2.8. If the applicant is not an entity, but an individual person, must demonstrate that such individual will not prejudice either him/herself, the consumer and or the NCC.

 

6.2.9. Any intended collaboration with similar stakeholders in advancing its proposed plans that will provide a service to historically disadvantaged, low-income consumers in rural or urban areas.

 

6.2.10. Its composition, including its governance structure, if applicable.

 

6.2.11. Its infrastructure and support mechanism that will assist in fulfilling its intended function.

 

6.2.12. Any other relevant information that will assist the NCC in determining whether the applicant will comply with the provisions of the CPA read with regulation 38 of the CPA.