Meet the consumer associations working across Southeast Asia to share knowledge, strengthen consumer protection and advance fairer markets.
Cambodia 3 associationsConsumer association listed as Cambodia’s appointed ACAN representative.
Focuses on food safety standards.
Researches safe and healthy food and empowers communities to monitor markets and strengthen consumer protection.
Indonesia 5 associations
Builds consumer awareness through education, advocacy, independent information and cooperation with consumer groups.
Supports consumers through complaints assistance, legal advocacy, research and education, with a base in Medan, North Sumatra.
Promotes consumer justice through community education, policy advocacy and support for women and vulnerable consumers.
National electricity consumer protection alliance.
Participating consumer association based in Yogyakarta.
Lao PDR 2 associationsConsumer association listed as Lao PDR’s appointed ACAN representative.
Advances food safety, sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation through research, community participation and capacity building.
Malaysia 7 associations
A national umbrella body advancing consumer protection through advocacy, education, networking and representation.
A grassroots organisation promoting consumer rights, public health, environmental protection and sustainable, ethical consumption.
Empowers consumers and vulnerable communities to advance marketplace fairness, human rights, accountability and sustainability.
Helps consumers resolve complaints and mediates between consumers and traders, working with relevant authorities and dispute-resolution bodies.
Represents consumers in standards development and promotes product safety through advocacy, awareness, training and research.
Uses research, information and consumer education to inform stronger policies and improve consumer welfare and protection.
Advocates for safe products, fair prices, reliable information and consumer redress through research, education and representation.
Myanmar 1 association
Promotes consumer rights and responsibilities through education, advocacy, training, research and publications.
Philippines 2 associationsConsumer association listed as the Philippines’ appointed ACAN representative.
Brings together consumer interests and advocates for household support and fair responses to rising living costs.
Singapore 1 association
Protects consumer interests through information and education, and advocates for fair legislation and ethical trading practices.
Thailand 2 associations
Represents consumers through policy recommendations, product alerts, complaints handling, legal action, research and public education.
Strengthens consumer awareness and participation through complaint handling, legal assistance, advocacy and independent consumer information.
Timor-Leste 1 association
An independent consumer protection association defending rights to information, quality goods, education, justice, health and safety.
Vietnam 1 association
A nationwide association supporting coordinated consumer protection and cooperation among provincial consumer associations.
Advocacy and Voices of Consumer Associations in Southeast Asia is a regional knowledge platform connecting consumer associations, research and practical experience to strengthen consumer protection.