Membership

The “Network for the promotion of sustainable Consumption in European Regions”, abbreviated “NEPIM” is an international non-profit association under Belgian law.
It is governed by the provisions of Title III of the law of 27 July 1921 on non-profit associations, foundations and international associations.   http://www.juridat.be/cgi_loi/loi_F.pl?cn=1921062701

The Association is a coalition open to any organisation and regional authority which satisfies all of the following criteria:
1) it is located in geographical Europe;
2) it has no illegal activities in accordance with the Belgian law;
3) it is active in the field of consumer protection and propagates patterns of sustainable consumption;
4) it accepts the Association’s statutes, its internal rules and the NEPIM Charter;
5) it is active at regional level.
 
The Association has two membership categories: active members and associated members.

The active membership is reserved for organisations or authorities that fulfil all five criteria. Associated membership has to meet only criteria 2, 3 und 4.

If you are interested, please read the association’s statutes and NEPIM Charter on the left side.

For more information please contact: info@vsz.be