GOVERNMENT OF SRI LANKA
MINISTRY OF COOPERATIVES AND INTERNAL TRADE
CONSUMER AFFAIRS AUTHORITY
Expression of Interest for the Implementation of a Technology based CONSUMER AND DOMESTIC MARKET Protection Project
Scope of the Project
The Consumer Affairs Authority has decided to implement a technology based consumer protection project in order to ensure consumer safety and to safeguard the authentic manufacturers from counterfeits coming to the market. It is necessary to ensure that genuine products are being received by consumers through the marking of each locally produced or imported product. In addition implementation of this project must comprise advance track and trace technology which will provide the necessary evidence for consumer action against unfair and illegal trade practices.
The Consumer Affairs Authority is inviting Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified suppliers with proven experience in the implementation of a turnkey solution including (as a minimum) but not limited to the following:
Eligible Suppliers having a proven track record of successful implementation of similar projects are invited to submit their Expressions of Interest including the following documents:
The EOI document as outlined above should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked "Expression of Interest” addressed to
The Chairman
Consumer Affairs Authority
No 27, Vauxhall Street
Colombo 02
Sri Lanka
Deadline for submission of EOI: 12:00 noon; local time on Monday 9th of December 2013
Applications not received within the above mentioned deadline shall not be accepted for evaluation irrespective of circumstances. All expenses required for preparation and submission of the response to this EOI and provision of any additional information shall be entirely incurred and borne by the applicant. This EOI does not entail any commitment on the part of the CAA, either financial or otherwise. CAA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all EOI without incurring any obligation to inform the affected applicant(s) of the grounds/reasons.
With the purpose of building a society which is well consisted with consumer rights & responsibilities consumer affairs & information division of consumer affairs authority had organized by one day workshop on 31st October 2013 from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm at Sri Lanka foundation institute, for the members of selected women’s organization.
For these workshop participated under the below invited guests. Mr. G.K.D. Amarawardena secretary ministry of co-operative & internal trade, Miss. Kanthi Perera secretary ministry of Educational services, Miss. Princy Jayathumga secretary ministry of parliamentary Affairs, Mr. J.M. Mangalathissa Additional secretary ministry of co-operative & internal trade, Miss. Renuka Ekanayake Additional secretary ministry of Technology & Research, Mr. Roomy Murshook Chairmen consumer Affairs Authority, Mr. Milton Amarasinghe, Sunil Jayaweera Executive directors of consumer Affairs Authority, Mr. J.M.A. Duglas Director General consumer Affairs Authority, Mrs. Chandrika Thilakarathne director CA& I All other Directors & Deputy directors in the consumer Affairs Authority, Officers of the All district office an also members of the selected women’s organization.
Not only consumer Affairs Authority Officers participated these program but also participated under the below resource persons, Sumithra Rahubadda (renowned writer) former secretary ministry of child development & women’s Affairs, was addressing the gathered on role of women in creating knowledgeable and empowerd consumer society. Mrs. Chandrika Thilakarathne director CA & I consumer Affairs Authority was addressing the gathered on Rights and responsibilities of consumer and in what ways the CAA assist in safeguarding consumers. Dr. Shanthi Gunawardena Head of the Nutriotion coordination division Ministry of health was addressing the gathered on Basic nutrition facts that you must be Aware in Keeping your family healthy. Waruni Perera cooking presenter was addressing the gathered on practical session on how to prepare a healthier breakfast for your family in short time and for low cost. Ms. Samadani Kiriwandeniya (chairperson SANASA) was addressing the gathered on in what ways the correct decision making in the market was contribute effective management of home economy. Finally Miss. Samantha Karunarathne deputy director CA & I consumer Affairs Authority was addressing the gathered on how can you raise your voice as members of an active consumer organization.
The main objective of this workshop was to enhance the knowledge of women in Colombo districts on consumer rights & responsibilities. This program will be conducted island wide in future with the purpose of establishing a well protected consumer society.
A raid was conducted, as per a complaint received by the Investigation officers of the Consumer Affairs Authority, regarding issuing of re-packed expired cement stock. Accordingly large number of expired cement bags and expired re-packed cement stock has been taken into custody and the said cement store has been sealed. Legal action will be taken in due course as per the Consumer Affairs Authority Act No.09 of 2003.
Officers of the authority investigating the expired cement bags