Membership
Just as molecules bond to form stronger compounds, companies and key players who unite are stronger and better able to tackle shared challenges. The Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA), representing over 130 companies, aims to foster an enabling environment in which the sector operates.
To this end, it advocates for its members by collaborating with government departments and related bodies on legislation, regulations and standards that affect production, people and prosperity of the sector, while also championing responsible stewardship across the value chain. Join our network and gain the following membership benefits:
The following graphic depicts the journey that prospective members would follow upon applying for CAIA membership.
Membership Categories and Fee Structure
Members, with the exception of affiliates, must submit a completed Key Performance Indicator (KPI) questionnaire and undergo an independent audit every three years. Hauliers are audited every two years using the SQAS-AFRICA questionnaire. Details on auditors and verification service providers are available on our website.
It would be great to welcome you as our newest member of the CAIA network. If you are interested, please contact CAIA at caiainfo@caia.co.za.
Full Members
Once-off Responsible Care® Fee
R10 000
Annual CAIA Membership Subscription Fee
0.01% of turnover per annum
or
R7 500 per annum
(whichever is greater)
Member examples
Chemical companies that manufacture, trade, distribute, warehouse and store.
Associate Members
Once-off Responsible Care® Fee
R10 000
Annual CAIA Membership Subscription Fee
0.005% of turnover per annum
or
R7 500 per annum
(whichever is greater)
Member examples
Companies that provide a service such as hauliers, waste management, spill response, storage, drum reconditioning and/or transport of products.
Affiliate Members
Once-off Responsible Care® Fee
N/A
Annual CAIA Membership Subscription Fee
0.0025% of turnover per annum
or
R10 000 per annum
(whichever is greater)
Member examples
R&D organisations, academic institutions, media, consultants, associations, and other entities.