World Consumer Rights Day commemorates a speech by the American president JF Kennedy in the American Senate in which he defined 4 basic rights for consumers

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World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated in more than 80 countries on March 15 of each year. The day commemorates a speech by the American president JF Kennedy in the American Senate in which he defined 4 basic rights for consumers. These were later completed to the number of 8 rights for consumers, which are recognized by consumer organizations around the world.

The adoption of a global UN week of consumer protection will be aware of the importance of consumer protection within governments, businesses and to consumers themselves, while promoting the implementation of UN directives for consumer protection that has been revised recently.

An agreement was reached at the meeting of the UNCTAD intergovernmental expert group for consumer protection policies and laws in Geneva. Following in -depth consultations, a second discussion took place and an agreement was reached concerning the World Consumer Protection Week.