ICRT works closely with other international campaigning consumer organisations that play a crucial role in coordinating the efforts and impact of national consumer organisations.
ANEC
ANEC is the European consumer voice in standardisation, defending the collective consumer interests in the processes of technical standardisation, conformity assessment, accreditation and market surveillance as well as related legislation and public policies. ANEC was established in 1995 as an international non-profit association and is open to the representation of national consumer organisations in 34 countries. ANEC is funded by the European Union and EFTA, with national consumer organisations contributing in kind. Its Secretariat is based in Brussels.
BEUC is the umbrella group for 40+ independent consumer organisations from 30+ countries, whose main role is to represent them to the EU institutions and defend the interests of European consumers. Their work involves making sure the EU takes policy decisions that improve the lives of consumers. This covers a range of topics including competition, consumer rights, digital rights, energy, redress and enforcement, financial services, food, health, safety, sustainability and trade policy. BEUC is based in Brussels.
Consumers International is a membership organisation for consumer groups around the world. CI brings together over 200 member organisations in more than 100 countries to empower and champion the rights of consumers everywhere. CI are the voice of consumers in international policy-making forums and the global marketplace to ensure they are treated safely, fairly and honestly. CI is resolutely independent, unconstrained by businesses or political parties. CI has its headquarters in London.
