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Manufacturing, Automotive & Distribution

Wholesale & Distribution

Wholesalers and distributors sit in the middle of the supply chain, carrying both upstream obligations (customs, ITAC import permits) and downstream obligations (CPA supply chain liability, competition law on trading terms). The Competition Commission actively monitors exclusive dealing and resale price maintenance in distribution.
Applicable legislation

Key legal frameworks

Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (supply chain liability)
Competition Act 89 of 1998 (exclusive dealing, RPM)
Customs & Excise Act 91 of 1964
International Trade Administration Act 71 of 2002
National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (if trade credit is extended)
Regulators

Who oversees this industry

Competition CommissionSARS Customs & ExciseNational Consumer Commission (NCC)ITAC, import/export permits
King V principles most affected
P3. StrategyP8. RiskP9. Compliance
What Encircle tracks for Wholesale & Distribution
CPA supply chain product liability and recall co-responsibility
Competition Act compliance, exclusive dealing and RPM
SARS customs valuation and import/export documentation
POPIA data protection for customer and supplier records
B-BBEE procurement alignment with downstream customers

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