How will the Consumer Protection Act affect your business?

Attend our morning course to learn all you need to know

1 April 2011 is set to be the implementation date for the Act.

The Act will affect virtually every business that trades in South Africa, from government, where it operates as a supplier to voluntary associations such as clubs, trade unions, associations and societies, with regard to goods and services provided to their members.

This Act applies to the supply of all goods and services (including importers, distributors, retailers and other role-players in the supply chain), as well as to the promotion and marketing of these goods and services. It regulates common business practices like advertising, marketing, contracts, standard terms and conditions, product labelling, promotional competitions, pricing policies, returns policies, franchises, business names, product liability and product safety and even to an extent, business language.

Not for nothing did The Cape Times label the Act as “Let the seller beware”.

The Act is definitely going to change the face of business in South Africa. With the power of entry and search and a Tribunal empowered to hand down a fine of up to 10% of the annual turnover of the business or R1 million can your organization afford NOT to pay attention to this Act and its far reaching implications?

One-day course

I have approached Nicky Campbell and Stephen Logan of Logan attorneys, expert consumer lawyers, to present a one-day course. Nicky lectures on behalf of the Law Society and writes for Jutas on the topic:

To understand the Act
To know your obligations
To understand how to protect your business

Who should attend?

Business Owners, Managing Directors, Chief Executive Officers, Directors, Senior Managers, Managers
Anybody involved in common business practices like advertising, marketing, contracts, standard terms and conditions, product labeling, promotional competitions, pricing and returns policies, franchises and anyone involved in the supply of goods and services, including producers, suppliers, distributors, importers, retailers, service providers and intermediaries.

Price:

R 1710-00 (incl. Vat) per delegate
Price include course material, certificates, legislation and catering/refreshments
Safe and secure parking

PLEASE CONTACT ROY BREGMAN TO LET ME KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THE ONE-DAY COURSE. BASED ON INTEREST AND THE NUMBER OF DELEGATES I WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN AND WHERE THE COURSE WILL BE OFFERED, IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE.

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How will the Consumer Protection Act affect your business?

PLEASE CONTACT ROY BREGMAN TO LET ME KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THE ONE-DAY COURSE. BASED ON INTEREST AND THE NUMBER OF DELEGATES I WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN AND WHERE THE COURSE WILL BE OFFERED, IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE.