In order to expand the publicity of consumer rights protection, make it receive widespread attention around the world, promote cooperation and exchanges between consumer organizations in various countries and regions, and better carry out the work of protecting consumer rights, 1983 In 2006, the International Consumers Union decided that March 15th each year would be the International Consumer Rights Day.
Since 1983, on March 15 every year, consumer organizations around the world have held large-scale activities to publicize consumer rights and demonstrate the power of consumers. These include issuing press bulletins to introduce the activities of consumer organizations to the public; telling people what the consumer organizations will do to protect consumer rights; publicizing through newspapers, publications, radio and TV programs, distributing promotional materials in schools or consumer publication. Organize speeches on consumer rights and strive to increase consumer protection awareness. Consumer organizations in some countries collect "consumer rights songs" from the public on this day, and some organize speech contests, consumer protection knowledge contests, or conduct assessment activities for "the most serious incident that harms consumer interests in a year"; the rewards are People who have contributed to the protection of the legitimate rights and interests of consumers; hold various exhibitions; hold consumer education lectures; consumer organizations in some countries also carry out inspections on the implementation of laws and regulations related to the protection of consumer rights; hold rallies, performances, on-site publicity and consultation Complaints and voluntary services and other activities.
[2] Since 1987, on March 15 every year in our country, consumer organizations across the country have joined forces with relevant departments to hold grand commemorative activities and use various forms to publicize and protect consumption. relevant laws and regulations on consumers’ rights and interests and their achievements, and promote the whole society to care about and support the protection of consumer rights and interests. The publicity activity of "March 15 International Consumer Rights Day" has become a social activity with wide social influence and far-reaching significance.
[Edit this paragraph] China Consumers Association’s “Annual Theme” in recent years
Since 1997, the China Consumers Association has carried out the “Year Theme” by determining a theme every year. "Activity.
The so-called "annual theme" means that on the basis of extensive publicity and implementation of the "Consumer Rights and Interests Protection Law", the Consumer Association will highlight one aspect every year, strengthen publicity on the protection of consumers' legitimate rights and interests, and increase The efforts to protect the legitimate rights and interests of consumers have enabled the work of protecting the legitimate rights and interests of consumers to continue to develop in depth.
The theme of the China Consumers Association over the years is:
1997: Integrity and anti-fraud
1998: For rural consumers
1999: Safe and healthy consumption
2000: Clear consumption
2001: Green consumption
2002: Scientific consumption
2003: Create a safe consumption environment
2004: Integrity and rights protection
2005: Health and rights protection
2006: Consumption and environment
2007: Consumption Harmony
2008: Consumption and Responsibility
2009: Consumption and Development
The Origin of 3.15
In order to expand the publicity of the protection of consumer rights and interests, so that it can be taken seriously around the world, promote cooperation and exchanges between national and regional consumer organizations, and better carry out the work of protecting consumer rights and interests, the International Consumers Union organized In 1983, March 15th was designated as "International Consumer Rights Day".
The selection of this date is based on the famous "Special Presidential Message on the Protection of Consumer Interests" delivered by former U.S. President John F. Kennedy to the U.S. Congress on March 15, 1962. The "four rights" of consumers are: the right to obtain consumption safety; the right to obtain consumer information; the right to freely choose goods; and the right to make legal complaints.
Since 1983, consumer organizations around the world have held large-scale activities on March 15 every year, using various forms of publicity media to focus on promoting consumer rights, consumer Organizational obligations demonstrate the power of consumers.
[Edit this paragraph] The origin of 3.15 and 3.15 logos
In 1960, consumers in five countries including the United States, Britain, Australia, Belgium and the Netherlands initiated the establishment of independent, independent The for-profit, apolitical World Consumers Union, headquartered in The Hague, has now moved to London, UK. Currently, its members include more than 300 consumer organizations from nearly 100 countries and regions.
“3.15” is the International Day for Protecting Consumers’ Rights. In 1983, the International Consumers Union designated March 15 each year as the International Consumer Rights Day, and stipulated that consumers have the right to obtain safety guarantees, obtain correct product information, freely make choices, demand compensation, and demand protection of a healthy environment. rights.
The China Consumers Association was established in December 1984 with the approval of the State Council. It is a comprehensive social organization that conducts social supervision over goods and services and protects the legitimate rights and interests of consumers. Its purpose is to conduct social supervision of goods and services, protect the legitimate rights and interests of consumers, guide consumers to consume rationally and scientifically, and promote the healthy development of the socialist market economy.
In September 1987, the China Consumers Association was accepted as a formal member of the International Consumers Union. Starting from this year, on March 15th every year, the China Consumers Association and local associations at all levels will also jointly organize large-scale publicity activities with relevant departments to use various methods to introduce consumer knowledge and relevant laws. knowledge, publicize consumers' rights; awaken and improve consumers' awareness of self-protection; promote the whole society to care about and support the protection of consumers' legitimate rights and interests.
During the "3.15" mark in 2000, the China Consumers Association launched the "3.15 mark". It is a kind of credibility certification launched by the China Consumers Association. It is a recognition and certification for key enterprises in all industries that have high quality goods and services and are regulated by the Consumers Association. Any product applying to use the "3.15 Mark" must go through strict inspection and review procedures to ensure the authority and fairness of the "3.15 Mark".
The "3.15 Logo" uses the emblem of the China Consumers Association as the upper graphic, and also adds the words "3.15". This mark contains two meanings: one is a recognition and certification of high-quality goods or services, and the other is to enable enterprises to fulfill their commitments: that is, when a small consumer rights dispute occurs, the consumer and the operator cannot reach an agreement through negotiation. , the operator voluntarily accepts the adjustment opinions of the Consumer Association to avoid long-lasting small disputes.
The China Consumer Association launched the "3.15 Mark" for four purposes: First, to facilitate more effective resolution of small consumer rights disputes, so that the Consumer Association can better protect the legitimate rights and interests of consumers. The second function is to prove high-quality goods and services, making it easier for consumers to choose the best ones to buy; the third function is to help consumers choose goods and services correctly through the use of unified logos that are easy to identify, and effectively guide consumers scientifically and Reasonable, safe and healthy consumption; fourth, it is conducive to supporting the good and limiting the bad, and enhancing the competitiveness of enterprises.
[Edit this paragraph] March 15th: International Consumer Rights Day
March 15th is International Consumer Rights Day. In order to expand the publicity of the protection of consumer rights and interests, bring it to the attention of the world, promote cooperation and exchanges between consumer organizations in various countries (regions), and better carry out the work of protecting consumer rights and interests, in 1983, the International Consumer Rights Council The alliance organization determines March 15th every year as International Consumer Rights Day. The purpose is to better protect the rights and interests of consumers on a global scale. Since 1983, on March 15 every year, consumers and related organizations around the world have held large-scale activities to focus on publicizing consumer rights and demonstrating the power of consumers, so as to further promote the movement to protect consumer rights. develop.
[Edit this paragraph] The practical significance of International Consumer Rights Day
It expands the publicity of consumer rights protection so that it can receive widespread attention around the world and promote various countries, Cooperation and exchanges with regional consumer organizations to better protect consumer rights and interests. In 1983, the International Consumers Union organized March 15th each year as "International Consumer Rights Day".
Since 1983, on March 15 every year, consumer organizations around the world have held large-scale activities to publicize consumer rights and demonstrate the power of consumers. These include issuing press bulletins to introduce the activities of consumer organizations to the public; telling people what the consumer organizations will do to protect consumer rights; publicizing through newspapers, publications, radio and TV programs, distributing promotional materials in schools or consumer publication. Organize speeches on consumer rights and strive to increase consumer protection awareness. Consumer organizations in some countries collect "consumer rights songs" from the public on this day, and some organize speech contests, consumer protection knowledge contests, or conduct assessment activities for "the most serious incident that harms consumer interests in a year"; the rewards are People who have contributed to the protection of the legitimate rights and interests of consumers; hold various exhibitions; hold consumer education lectures; consumer organizations in some countries also carry out inspections on the implementation of laws and regulations related to the protection of consumer rights; hold rallies, performances, on-site publicity and consultation Complaints and voluntary services and other activities.
Since 1987, on March 15 every year in our country, consumer organizations across the country have joined forces with relevant departments to hold grand commemorative activities and use various forms to publicize and protect consumer rights and interests. Relevant laws, regulations and their results promote the whole society to care about and support the protection of consumer rights and interests. The publicity activity of "March 15 International Consumer Rights Day" has become a social activity with wide social influence and far-reaching significance.
[Edit this paragraph] Why should the Consumer Rights Protection Day be set on March 15th
The origin of "International Consumer Rights Day"
1983 In 2016, the International Consumers Union determined March 15th as "International Consumer Rights Day" every year. This is based on the "Special Presidential Message on the Protection of Consumer Interests" delivered by former U.S. President John F. Kennedy to the U.S. Congress on March 15, 1962, which first proposed the famous "four rights" of consumers, namely: the right to Receive safety guarantees; have the right to obtain correct information; have the right to make free decisions; and have the right to put forward consumer opinions. These four rights proposed by Kennedy have since been gradually recognized by consumer organizations around the world and become the most basic work goals.
Choosing this day as "International Consumer Rights Day" is also to expand publicity and promote activities to protect consumers on an international scale.
The consumer rights protection movement originated in Europe and emerged in developed capitalist countries after World War II. It has a history of more than 100 years. After World War II, various consumer organizations came into being and rapidly expanded to developing countries. In 1960, Consumers Union International (CI) was established.
Now, more than 300 consumer organizations in more than 90 countries around the world have joined CI. At the same time, worldwide consumer protection activities have also received attention from the United Nations. Representatives of Consumers International have become consultants and liaisons in the United Nations Economic and Social Council, Industrial Development Organization, Food Organization, UNCTAD and other institutions, representing the interests of consumers and participating in relevant meetings and policy formulation work. On April 9, 1985, the 39th United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the Guidelines for Consumer Protection. It has greatly promoted the formulation and implementation of "Consumer Rights Protection Laws" in various countries around the world, bringing the global consumer protection movement into a more vigorous stage of development.
Japan is one of the first countries to adopt systematic legislation to protect consumer rights. The "Basic Law for the Protection of Consumer Rights and Interests" promulgated by Japan in 1968 made detailed provisions on consumer self-protection, prevention of price gouging and suppression of inflation.
India has also formulated and implemented a series of laws and regulations such as the "Daily Necessities Act", the "Combating Counterfeit and Substandard Food Act", the "Drug Act" and the "Commodity Weight Act". India's central, state and county governments have also established special committees to handle consumer complaints.
The Australian government has established a system for governments, businesses and consumers to jointly maintain market order. Laws related to the protection of consumer rights and interests include the Trade Standards Act, Copyright Law, Trademark Law, and Price Supervision Law.
The Consumers Union of America was established in 1936 and currently has 258 staff members. There are three advocacy offices to represent consumers in legislative, judicial, and regulatory aspects.
After the China Consumers Association joined the International Consumers Union in September 1987, every year on March 15th "International Consumer Rights Day", it also organized large-scale consumer protection events across the country. "International Consumer Rights Day" publicity and consultation service activities.
[Edit this paragraph] This year (2009) is the "3.15" Consumer Rights Day
★International Consumer Rights Day
Every year March 15th is the International Day for Protecting Consumers' Rights. This international day was first established by the International Consumers Union in 1983 to expand the publicity of consumer rights protection, bring it to the attention of the world, and promote cooperation and exchanges between consumer organizations in various countries and regions. Better protect consumer rights internationally.
★The origin of March 15th International Consumer Rights Day
On March 15, 1962, former U.S. President John F. Kennedy delivered the "Special Presidential Message on Protecting Consumer Interests" in the U.S. Congress. ", for the first time proposed the famous "four rights" of consumers, namely: the right to obtain safety protection; the right to obtain correct information; the right to freely make choices; and the right to put forward consumer opinions.
The four rights proposed by Kennedy have since been gradually recognized by consumer organizations around the world and become the most basic work goals. In 1983, the International Consumers Union established March 15th as "International Consumer Rights Day" every year. At the same time, choosing such a day as "International Consumer Rights Day" is also to expand publicity, promote cooperation and exchanges between consumer organizations in various countries, attract attention on an international scale, and promote activities to protect consumers.
Since 1983, on March 15 every year, consumer organizations around the world have held a variety of commemorative activities. Hold a press conference or issue a press communiqué to introduce the activities of consumer organizations to the public; announce the work plan for the new year and tell people what consumer organizations will do to protect consumer interests. At the same time, we should awaken consumers' awareness of self-protection; urge enterprises to pay attention to consumer rights and interests; and promote the whole society to care about and support the protection of consumer rights and interests.
Today, the publicity activity of "3.15 International Consumer Rights Day" has become a far-reaching social activity with extensive social influence.
This year is the 26th "3.15" Consumer Rights Day.