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Guidelines

Resources & Library is a collection of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018, Regulations, Guidelines, Reports and other important documents.

Guidelines

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018 (FCCPA) empowers the Commission to make Regulations and issue Guidelines and Notices for the effective implementation and operation of the provisions of the Act. The Regulations and Guidelines provide a regulatory framework on various aspects of competition and consumer protection. Some regulations and guidelines currently in force provide for the notification and review of mergers; administration and imposition of administrative penalties, and other relevant matters.

Files

FCCPC - Cooperation Assistance Rules - Procedures

Pursuant to Sections 17,18(1)(h) and 163 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission issues the Administrative Penalties Regulations, 2020 for the administration and imposition of administrative penalties for contravention of competition and consumer protection provisions.

Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Leniency Rules, 2022

The Leniency Rules are made to govern applicable principles, conditions, and procedures of the Commission with respect to considering and granting leniency under the Act; as well as to enhance the Commission’s investigation and enforcement action, by encouraging undertakings that have engaged in conduct that violates Parts VIII and XIV of the Act, to cooperate in investigations and enforcement action in exchange for partial or full immunity, and/or reduced penalties, monetary or otherwise.

FCCPC Business Guidelines

Business Guidance relating to COVID-19 on business co-operation/collaboration and certain consumer rights under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA).

FCCPC Merger Review Guidelines

Pursuant to Sections 17,18 and 163 The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission by this Regulations issued the Merger Review Regulations 2020 with ancillary instruments to govern the notification and review of mergers under Part XII of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018.

Finalised Guidance Note for Gun Jumping 19.11.20

Pursuant to Section 17,18 and 163 The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission hereby issues the Merger Review Guidelines 2020 to govern the notification and review of mergers under Part XII of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018.

Investigation Cooperation/Assistance Rules & Procedures, 2021

Pursuant to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018, The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has established a cooperation/ assistance procedure. The Rules are intended to guide parties under investigation to enter into an understanding to cooperate and assist the Commission in its investigations.

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