What is the origin of Consumer Rights Day?

In order to expand the publicity of consumer rights protection, make it widely recognized internationally, promote the cooperation and exchange of consumer organizations in various countries and regions, and better carry out the work of consumer rights protection, international organization of consumers unions has designated 15 every March as "International Consumer Rights Day".

From 1983, every March 15, consumer organizations all over the world hold large-scale activities to publicize consumers' rights and show their great strength. These measures include issuing press releases and informing the public about the activities of consumer organizations; Tell people what consumer organizations will do to protect consumer rights; Publicize through newspapers, periodicals, radio and TV programs, and distribute publicity materials or consumer publications in schools. Organize speeches on consumers' rights and interests and strive to raise consumers' awareness of protection. Consumer organizations in some countries collect "consumer rights protection songs" from the public on this day, and some organize speech contests, consumer protection knowledge contests or carry out "the most serious event that harms consumers' interests in a year" selection activities; Reward those who have contributed to the work of protecting the legitimate rights and interests of consumers; Hold various exhibitions; Hold a lecture on consumer education; Consumer organizations in some countries also check the implementation of relevant laws and regulations to protect consumer rights and interests; Hold assemblies, performances, on-site publicity, consultation, complaints and voluntary services.

[2] Since 1987 in China, every year on March 5th,15th, consumer organizations all over the country held grand commemorative activities together with relevant departments, and publicized relevant laws and regulations and their achievements in various forms to promote the concern and support of the whole society for protecting consumers' rights and interests. "3 15 International Consumer Rights Day" has become a social activity with wide social influence and far-reaching significance.

[Edit this paragraph] The "annual theme" of China Consumers Association in recent years

Since 1997, China Consumers Association has carried out "annual theme" activities by determining a theme every year.

The so-called "theme of the year" means that on the basis of widely publicizing and implementing the Law on the Protection of Consumers' Rights and Interests, consumers' associations highlight one aspect every year, strengthen the publicity of protecting consumers' legitimate rights and interests, and increase the intensity of protecting consumers' legitimate rights and interests, so that the work of protecting consumers' legitimate rights and interests will continue to develop in depth.

The theme of China Consumers Association over the years is:

1997: Integrity against fraud

1998: for rural consumers

1999: safe and healthy consumption

2000: A clear understanding of consumption.

200 1: green consumption

2002: Scientific Consumption

2003: Creating 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

3. The origin of15

In order to expand the publicity of consumer rights protection, attract worldwide attention, promote cooperation and exchanges between consumer organizations in various countries and regions, and better carry out consumer rights protection, international organization of consumers unions has designated 15 every March as 1983 "International Consumer Rights Day".

The choice of this date is based on the President's Special Speech on Protecting Consumers' Interests delivered by former US President John F. Kennedy in the US Congress on March 1962, in which the famous "four rights" of consumers were put forward for the first time, namely: the right to consumer safety; The right to obtain consumption information; The right to choose commodities freely; The right to resort to law.

From 1983, every year on March 5, 15, consumer organizations all over the world will hold large-scale activities to publicize consumers' rights and obligations through various forms and media to show their strength.

[Edit this paragraph] 3. The origin of15 and 3. 15 signs.

From 65438 to 0960, consumers from the United States, Britain, Australia, Belgium, the Netherlands and other five countries initiated the establishment of an independent, non-profit and non-political World Consumers Union, headquartered in The Hague, which has now moved to London, England. At present, its members are more than 300 consumer organizations from nearly 100 countries and regions.

"3. 15" "International Day for Consumer Protection". 1983, international organization of consumers unions has designated March 15 every year as the International Consumer Rights Day, and stipulated that consumers have the right to obtain safety protection, correct product information, free choice, claim compensation and guarantee a healthy environment.

China Consumers Association was approved to be established in the State Council in June, 5438+0984+02. It is an all-round social organization that supervises goods and services and protects consumers' legitimate rights and interests. Its purpose is to supervise goods and services, protect consumers' legitimate rights and interests, guide consumers to spend reasonably and scientifically, and promote the healthy development of socialist market economy.

In September, 1987, China Consumers Association was accepted as a full member of international organization of consumers unions. Starting this year, every March 15, China Consumers Association and local associations at all levels will jointly hold large-scale publicity activities with relevant departments to introduce consumer knowledge and related legal knowledge in various ways and publicize consumer rights and interests; Awaken and improve consumers' awareness of self-protection; Promote the concern and support of the whole society to protect the legitimate rights and interests of consumers.

During the "3. 15" logo in 2000, China Consumers Association launched the "3. 15 logo". It is a kind of reputation certification launched by China Consumers Association, and it is the recognition and proof of key enterprises in various industries. Its goods and services are of excellent quality and are supervised by consumers' associations. Any product application using the "3. 15 mark" must go through strict inspection and review procedures to ensure the authority and fairness of the "3. 15 mark".

"3. 15 logo" takes the emblem of China Consumers Association as the upper graphic, and the words "3. 15" are added. This sign contains two meanings: one is the recognition and proof of high-quality goods or services; The second is to enable enterprises to fulfill their commitments: that is, when there is a dispute over the rights and interests of small consumers, both consumers and operators fail to negotiate, and operators voluntarily accept the adjustment opinions of consumers' associations, so as to avoid protracted disputes.

The purpose of "3. 15 logo" launched by China Consumers Association is four-fold: first, it is convenient to solve disputes over the rights and interests of small consumers more effectively, so that the Consumers Association can better perform its function of protecting consumers' legitimate rights and interests; Second, it is a proof of high-quality goods and services, which is convenient for consumers to choose the best; Third, through the use of easy-to-identify unified signs, help consumers correctly choose goods and services, and effectively guide consumers to spend scientifically, reasonably, safely and healthily; Fourth, it is conducive to supporting the superior and limiting the inferior, and enhancing the competitiveness of enterprises.

[Edit this paragraph] March 15: International Consumer Rights Day

March 15 is International Consumer Rights Day. In order to expand the publicity of consumer rights protection, attract worldwide attention, promote cooperation and exchanges among consumer organizations in various countries (regions), and better carry out consumer rights protection, 1983, international organization of consumers unions designated 15 as the International Consumer Rights Day every year. The purpose is to better protect the rights and interests of consumers on a global scale. Since 1983, consumers and related organizations all over the world have held large-scale activities on March 15 every year, focusing on promoting consumers' rights and demonstrating their great power, so as to promote the further development of the movement to protect consumers' rights and interests.

[Edit this paragraph] The practical significance of International Consumer Rights Day

In order to expand the publicity of consumer rights protection, make it widely recognized internationally, promote the cooperation and exchange of consumer organizations in various countries and regions, and better carry out the protection of consumer rights, in 1983, international organization of consumers unions has designated 15 as "International Consumer Rights Day" every year.

From 1983, every March 15, consumer organizations all over the world hold large-scale activities to publicize consumers' rights and show their great strength. These measures include issuing press releases and informing the public about the activities of consumer organizations; Tell people what consumer organizations will do to protect consumer rights; Publicize through newspapers, periodicals, radio and TV programs, and distribute publicity materials or consumer publications in schools. Organize speeches on consumers' rights and interests and strive to raise consumers' awareness of protection. Consumer organizations in some countries collect "consumer rights protection songs" from the public on this day, and some organize speech contests, consumer protection knowledge contests or carry out "the most serious event that harms consumers' interests in a year" selection activities; Reward those who have contributed to the work of protecting the legitimate rights and interests of consumers; Hold various exhibitions; Hold a lecture on consumer education; Consumer organizations in some countries also check the implementation of relevant laws and regulations to protect consumer rights and interests; Hold assemblies, performances, on-site publicity, consultation, complaints and voluntary services.

Since 1987 in China, every March 15, consumer organizations all over the country hold grand commemorative activities with relevant departments to publicize relevant laws and regulations and their achievements in various forms, so as to promote the concern and support of the whole society for the protection of consumers' rights and interests. "3 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 protection day be set in March of 15?

The Origin of "International Consumer Rights Day"

1983, international organization of consumers unions designated 15 every year as the International Consumer Rights Day. This is based on the "President's Special Speech on Protecting Consumers' Interests" delivered by former US President John F. Kennedy in the US Congress on March 1962, in which the famous "four rights" of consumers were put forward for the first time, namely: the right to safety; Have the right to obtain correct information; Have the right to choose freely; Have the right to put forward consumer opinions. These four rights put forward by Kennedy are gradually recognized by consumer organizations all over the world and regarded as the most basic work goals.

Choosing this day as "International Consumer Rights Day" is also to expand publicity and promote international consumer protection activities.

The movement to protect consumers' rights and interests originated in Europe and rose in developed capitalist countries after World War II. It has a history of 100 years. After World War II, various consumer organizations came into being and quickly expanded to developing countries. International organization of consumers unions was founded on 1960.

At present, 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 attracted the attention of United Nations organizations. Representatives of the International Consumers' Federation have become consultants and liaison officers of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, the Industrial Development Organization, the Food Organization and UNCTAD, representing consumers' interests and participating in relevant meetings and policy formulation. 1On April 9, 985, 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 all over the world, and made the global consumer protection movement enter a more vigorous stage.

Japan is one of the countries that passed systematic legislation to protect consumers' rights and interests earlier. Japan's Basic Law on the Protection of Consumers' Rights and Interests promulgated in 1968 made detailed provisions on consumers' self-protection, preventing price gouging and curbing inflation.

India has formulated and implemented a series of laws and regulations, such as the Law on Necessities, the Law on Combating Fake and Inferior Foods, the Law on Drugs, and the Law on Commodity Weight. India's central, state and county governments have also set up special committees to deal with consumer complaints.

The Australian government has established a system in which the government, enterprises and consumers jointly maintain market order. Laws related to the protection of consumers' rights and interests include industry standards law, copyright law, trademark law and price supervision law.

The American Consumers Union was founded in 1936 and now has 258 employees. There are three initiative offices to express opinions on the formulation of legislation, justice and regulations on behalf of consumers.

After China Consumers Association joined the organization of the International Consumers' Federation in September 1987, it organizes large-scale publicity and consultation services for the International Consumer Rights Day on March 15 every year.

[Edit this paragraph] Which "3. 15" Consumer Rights Day is this year (2009)?

★ International Consumer Rights Day

March 15 every year is "International Consumer Protection Day". This international day was first designated by international organization of consumers unions 1983, with the purpose of expanding the publicity of consumer rights protection, attracting worldwide attention, promoting cooperation and exchanges among consumer organizations in various countries and regions, and better protecting consumer rights in the international arena.

★3. 15 Origin of International Consumer Rights Day

1962 March 15 former us president John F. Kennedy delivered a special presidential speech on protecting consumers' interests in the us congress, in which the famous "four rights" of consumers were put forward for the first time, namely, the right to safety; Have the right to obtain correct information; Have the right to choose freely; Have the right to put forward consumer opinions.

These four rights put forward by Kennedy are gradually recognized by consumer organizations all over the world and regarded as the most basic work goals. 1983, international organization of consumers unions designated March 15 every year as the International Consumer Rights Day. At the same time, the choice of "International Consumer Rights Day" is also aimed at expanding publicity, promoting cooperation and exchanges between consumer organizations in various countries, attracting international attention and promoting consumer protection activities.

From 1983, every year on March 15, consumer organizations all over the world will hold various commemorative activities. Hold a press conference or issue a press release to introduce the activities of consumer organizations to the public; Announce the work plan for the new year and tell people how consumer organizations will protect the interests of consumers. At the same time, awaken consumers' awareness of self-protection; Urge enterprises to pay attention to consumer rights and interests; Promote the whole society to care for and support the protection of consumer rights and interests.

Nowadays, "3. 15 International Consumer Rights Day" has become a social activity with wide social influence and far-reaching significance.

This year is the 26th "3. 15" Consumer Rights Day.