Consumer welfare and protection

states that "the state shall protect consumers from trade malpractice and from substandard or hazardous substances"

known as the consumer act of the philippines is designed to prevent business that engages in fraud or specified unfair practices from gaining an advantage over competitors, and to provide additional protection for the weak and uncapable to take care of themselves

a global network of consumer protection authorities that engages in dispute resolution and encourages cooperation between law enforcement agencies for disputes arising from commerce across international borders

offers analysis and advice, seeks to build consensus and strength capacity, and promotes partnership for trade policy, negotiations, goofs and services, competition law, and consumer protection

promotes the development and use of electronic commerce by supporting the creation of legal, regulatory, and policy environments in the APEC region

promotes consumer protection in southeast Asia by providing consumers with proper information and redress; stopping rogue traders and unfair commercial practices; ensuring that only safe products are placed in the market

aims to protect policies that will improve the economic and social well being of people around the world. it works with governments to understand what drives economic, social, and environmental changes

when does the consumer welfare month is celebrated in cooperation with consumer organizations?