About CAP(Consumers Association Of Pakistan):
Consumers Association of Pakistan was founded on 13th September 2003 for developing effective consumers’ culture in Pakistan. It is registered under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 on 8th July 2005. Consumers Association of Pakistan is a non-government, non-profit organization formed by volunteer individuals who believe in developing sustainable consumption in Pakistan. Our mission is to promote the environmentally sustainable consumption concept by protecting, enhancing and articulating the best interest of Pakistani consumers at all levels of government and all sectors of society by educating and creating awareness and environment of fair and ethical trade practices. To formulate policies for Pakistani citizens to protect them as consumers for making legislation, instructions and information that improves the quality of life in the light of United Nations guideline for consumers protection.
Awards For CAP:
• Best Performance Award from the United Human Rights Commission of Pakistan.
• Best Performance Award 2007 from Riwaj Foundation.
• S.H. Hashmi Memorial Award 2006” from “Karachi Citizen and Welfare Association.
• Muhammad Jamil Abbasi Memorial Award-2009 from All Pakistan Jamiatul Abbasi Welfare Society.
• Best Performance Award – Aeteraf-e-Kamal from Sharmila Art Production.
• Best Performance Award – Quaid-e-Awam Bhutto Award from United Human Rights Commission of Pakistan.
• Energy Award 2010” from “Pak Energy Review.
Accreditation of CAP:
Consumers Association of Pakistan is recognized by UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization).
• Pakistan National Accreditation Council ( PNAC).
• United Nation Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
• Global Water Partnership (GWP).
• Association for Airline Passenger Rights, USA (AAPR)
• Pakistan Standard and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA)
Concept of Consumers Choice Award:
The idea of the Consumers Choice Award is a vital step to promote quality products as well as to allow consumers to select award winners of their choice. In fact, the Consumers Choice Award is
working as a strong bridge among consumers, manufacturers and service providers resulting acknowledge and encouraging the business community for escalating economics activities countrywide which is need of the hour. Consumers Choice Award has now become a most recognized and prestigious event of the country’s business circle as it is a symbol of quality, safety, integrity and outstanding standard with respect to products and services.