How to apply

As a member of CI, national consumer organisations are able to influence directly key international decision-making bodies, boost their national profile, develop contacts and build their knowledge on issues of global relevance.

Individual consumer organisations cannot hope to serve consumers and improve their welfare alone in a globalised world dominated by international corporations, self-regulation and weak enforcement.

Who can apply?

Any organisation that is working in support of consumer rights and that meets other criteria for each membership category such as independence from commercial and political interests, can apply for membership. Note the application deadlines below.

It must forward its membership enquiry to the Member Services team in London at consint@consint.org, the focal point for managing member registration.

It is then required to send back a Membership application form fully completed along with suporting documentation which includes:

a copy of the organisation's constitution or statutes
proof of legal registration
accounts or balance sheet, and
other relevant supporting documents, such as publications and reports.

Membership rounds and deadlines for 2012

Deadlines

Affiliate members and Government affiliate members

There are three membership rounds in 2012 and the deadlines are:

6 April 2012

3 August 2012

7 December 2012

The CI Secretariat, which includes CI's Director General, member services staff and regional managers, will then meet to consider and approve applications from all regions of the world. This is often done in consultation with existing CI members.

Full members

Applications for Full membership are decided by CI's Council.