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Remyzen Moksin
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The document discusses the history and development of international guidelines for consumer protection established by the United Nations. It notes that consumer protection guidelines were first drafted in the early 1970s and 1980s, addressing basic needs, safety, information, choice, representation, and redress for consumers. The guidelines were adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1985 and covered 7 key areas of consumer rights and welfare. They have since been expanded to also promote sustainable consumption.

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Group Name: REMYZEN BIN MOKSIN A133516
Consumers by definition, include us all, Kennedy said in his Congressional Statement, They are the largest economic group, affecting and affected by almost every public and private economic decision. Yet they are the only important group... whose views are often not heard.
Draft Guidelines Submitted 2nd Request on early 70s 1st 80s (to continue consultationsnational (to formulate a "survey of with a view to elaborating a set ofin the institutionsObjectives and legislation UN general consumer protection) area of guidelines for consumer Guidelines protection, taking Content Specific particularly into for account the needs of the Consumer Scope * EARLY 80s Economic and developing Protection countries) The then, The then Social Council of United 1985 Secretary Secretary General, U General,Kurt NEEDED* Nation Waldheim of Than of Burma. Javier Austria. 1961-1971 P辿rez de 1972-1981 Cu辿llar of Peru. 1982- 1991 International Policy Framework!! The General Assembly
Basic needs, Safety, Information, Choice, Representation, Redress, Consumer Education and Healthy Environment. Sustainable Consumption
Consumers often face imbalances in economic terms, education levels, and bargaining power. That consumers should have the right of access to non-hazardous products. The importance of promoting just, equitable, and sustainable economic and social development
Originally covered 7 areas: Physical safety, Promotion and protection of consumers' economic interests, Standards for the safety and quality of consumer goods and services, Distribution facilities for essential consumer goods and services, Measures enabling consumers to obtain redress, Education and information programmes, and Measures relating to specific areas (food, water, and pharmaceuticals) Promotion of sustainable consumption.

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  • 1. Group Name: REMYZEN BIN MOKSIN A133516
  • 2. Consumers by definition, include us all, Kennedy said in his Congressional Statement, They are the largest economic group, affecting and affected by almost every public and private economic decision. Yet they are the only important group... whose views are often not heard.
  • 3. Draft Guidelines Submitted 2nd Request on early 70s 1st 80s (to continue consultationsnational (to formulate a "survey of with a view to elaborating a set ofin the institutionsObjectives and legislation UN general consumer protection) area of guidelines for consumer Guidelines protection, taking Content Specific particularly into for account the needs of the Consumer Scope * EARLY 80s Economic and developing Protection countries) The then, The then Social Council of United 1985 Secretary Secretary General, U General,Kurt NEEDED* Nation Waldheim of Than of Burma. Javier Austria. 1961-1971 P辿rez de 1972-1981 Cu辿llar of Peru. 1982- 1991 International Policy Framework!! The General Assembly
  • 4. Basic needs, Safety, Information, Choice, Representation, Redress, Consumer Education and Healthy Environment. Sustainable Consumption
  • 5. Consumers often face imbalances in economic terms, education levels, and bargaining power. That consumers should have the right of access to non-hazardous products. The importance of promoting just, equitable, and sustainable economic and social development
  • 6. Originally covered 7 areas: Physical safety, Promotion and protection of consumers' economic interests, Standards for the safety and quality of consumer goods and services, Distribution facilities for essential consumer goods and services, Measures enabling consumers to obtain redress, Education and information programmes, and Measures relating to specific areas (food, water, and pharmaceuticals) Promotion of sustainable consumption.