Product Safety and Standards

Consumers have a right to safety of goods and services that are put into the consumption chain. Therefore, goods and service providers must commit themselves and adhere to product safety guidelines and minimum standards. CWP attaches great importance to promoting compliance with mandatory standards and believes that such compliance is imperative for the safety of consumers. CWP monitors the adhesion to standards by different manufacturers as laid down by concerned agencies.

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Law and Governance

This programme aims to engage political parties and law-makers for improved policy framework for consumer protection. It also tries to meet the legal needs of vulnerable consumers who fall victim to unfair business practices in the market or are mistreated by the public sector providers. By involving in public interest litigation, CWP hopes to achieve the relief for most vulnerable consumer population in Pakistan.

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Trade and Competition

It involves scientific analysis of trading patterns, prices and business practices to identify issues that have implications for consumer welfare. In particular, the emphasis is placed on fair trade, and the policies related to trade that undermine consumer interests are identified for the purpose of advocacy. Attention is also paid to determine when and whether potentially collusive, monopolistic or anti-competitive practices take place, and how the same could be addressed. 

Corporate Social Responsibility

CWP works with the corporate sector to advocate and promote compliance with various ethical and social standards. CWP emphasizes that organizations, both large and small, should subscribe to the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility.

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Consumer Education

Consumers are the largest group in an economy, yet their voice is not heard properly because they are disunited and ill-informed; whereas the business sector is organized and resourceful to protect its interests. The consumer movement is still in a nascent state in Pakistan and there is a serious need for uniting the consumers and educating them on consumer issues.

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