Abstract
Consumer protection is a very wide-ranging issue and needs to be given due attention. It concerns the safety of consumers in the environment of individual countries of the world, it concerns the consumer safety of certain groups, such as the European Union. The basic frameworks of consumer protection are set by the guidelines of world organizations - the UN, WHO, but also the European Union and individual member states. In the area of consumer protection, attention is paid to major health problems caused by unsuitable food, such as food scandals, various types of diseases - mad cow disease, swine fever, covid 19.
Highlights
Consumer protection is a very wide-ranging issue and needs to be given due attention
In order to promote the interests of consumers and ensure a high level of consumer protection, the Union shall contribute to protecting the health, safety and economic interests of consumers, and to promoting their right to information, education and the formation of associations for the protection of their interests."
European consumer protection measures are aimed at protecting the health, safety and economic and legal interests of European consumers, wherever they live, reside or shop in the EU
Summary
An effective consumer protection policy guarantees the proper and efficient functioning of the single market. It aims to protect consumers' rights vis-à-vis traders and to provide enhanced protection to vulnerable consumers. Empowering consumers and effectively protecting their security and economic interests have become key objectives of European policy. ● raise awareness of consumer rights: Interactive tools have been developed, such as the Consumer Classroom, to inform and educate consumers and help them fully participate in the single market. Strengthening consumer protection, which is a key objective of the EU Consumer Policy Strategy set in the Commission Staff Working Document on Strengthening EU Consumer Rights, aims to empower EU consumers through consumer choice, information and awareness
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