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] 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
[Edit this paragraph] 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.
1942, 15 In March, the United States sent Stilwell as the commander of the US military in China Theater and Chiang Kai-shek's chief of staff.
1958 On March 15, the Academy of Military Sciences of the Chinese People's Liberation Army was established in Beijing. Marshal Ye Jianying is the chairman and political commissar.
1March, 96615th, Liu Yingjun, a soldier of an artillery company in shenyang military area command, bravely stopped the horse and made a heroic sacrifice to protect people's lives. On July 6th of the same year, the General Political Department of the People's Liberation Army issued a notice, calling on the whole army to extensively carry out activities to publicize and study Comrade Liu Yingjun.
On March 1974, China established diplomatic relations with Guinea-Bissau (diplomatic relations were broken on May 3 1, 1998 and resumed on April 23, 65438). Guinea-Bissau is located in the west of Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and its capital is Bissau.
1984 March 15, China welfare foundation for the disabled was established in Beijing.
1March 1985 15, China became a member of the Paris convention for the protection of industrial property.
On March 6, 2000, the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee and the State Ethnic Affairs Commission jointly formulated the Work Plan for Sending Cadres from the Western Region and Other Minority Areas to the Central, State Organs and Relatively Developed Areas for Post Training in 2000-2009, and it is planned to send 400 to 500 cadres every year within six years.
On March 15, 2002, the substructure project of Shanghai maglev train demonstration line was completed. As the world's first commercial maglev train line, the whole line was connected. Shanghai maglev train demonstration line is a commercial operation line integrating urban transportation and sightseeing. It starts from the south side of Longyang Road Station of Shanghai Metro Line 2 in the west and ends at the east side of Pudong International Airport 1 Terminal. The total length of the line is 3 1. 17km, the design speed is 505 km/h, the running speed is 430 km/h, and the total investment is 8.9 billion yuan.
[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.
Views of different countries
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] When is the "3. 15" Consumer Rights Day this year (2008)?
★ 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.
★ Theme of 2007 Consumer Rights Day
The theme is "consumption harmony".
★ When is the "3. 15" Consumer Rights Day this year?
This year is the 25th "3. 15" Consumer Rights Day.
[Edit this paragraph] 3. Is15 a consumer's holiday?
Open the calendar, today is March 15, which is a consumer's holiday. When it comes to festivals, people first think of peace and joy. Even Tomb-Sweeping Day's memorial to his ancestors is full of blessings and peace. If this standard is used to measure 3. 15, is it a consumer's holiday?
Undeniably, since the advent of 3. 15, it seems to have taught consumers how to protect their rights. To put it bluntly, it is a remedial class, which should have used the law to protect consumers' own rights and interests. It is undeniable that some consumers are ignorant of the law, but to a greater extent, it is not only the imperfection of the legal system, but also the strong position and interest pursuit of product manufacturers. It cannot be said that consumers are helpless, so there are institutions that safeguard consumers' rights and interests all over the country.
China Consumer Rights Day, which began 18 years ago, inherited four rights of consumers in the international community: the right to obtain commodity safety protection; Have the right to obtain correct commodity information; Have the right to freely decide the choice of goods; Have the right to put forward consumer opinions. After 18' s holiday baptism, who can tell how many organizations are operating the "consumer rights day economy" under the guise of safeguarding consumer rights, and it just violates the purpose of not making profits? How many rights and interests do consumers feel?
It is not difficult to see from the complaints about various commodities published by China Consumers Association every year that there are differences in the number of incidents surrounding consumers' rights and interests in different years. However, when the year of 18 is put together, the ups and downs have been bothering consumers. Even now, we can only pin our hopes on the day of 3 15, because only on this day can businesses show fear and respect for consumers, which is questionable.
Comparing the four rights and interests of consumers from medical care, education and housing to telecommunications, mobile phones and food, we have to admit that when more and more consumers begin to know how to take up legal weapons to safeguard their rights and interests, they are not accompanied by more and more confidence. On the contrary, the increasingly "euphemistic" overlord clause and the increasingly difficult process of safeguarding rights are even more annoying. Even many people give up because they can't stand the time cost of this torture process and the inability to fight with merchants. After 18 Rights Protection Festival, passive consumption is more obvious, and active strength is more bizarre. Isn't it typical that roaming charges can't be cancelled until now? How many consumers know about the rights and interests of such cars as three guarantees, bottle opening fees, queuing for money, TV shopping and so on?
What is even more ridiculous is that whenever 3 15 approaches, the first thing people think of may be which famous brand is unlucky enough to surprise consumers. Is this a holiday or a shady day? Isn't that 3. 15 authoritative certification, which regards safeguarding consumers' rights and interests as running 3. 15, making people laugh at themselves?
365 days a year, consumers only have 3. 15, in other words, businesses have 364 power days. No wonder the state calls on monopoly enterprises to establish a social responsibility reporting system. In this social background, 3. 15 can hardly become a high-profile tool, so it is difficult for any powerful business to learn how to deal with the crisis and turn passivity into initiative.
Not to deny 3. 15, but 3. 15 is indeed becoming more and more commercial. Consumers want 3. 15 a day, not 364 days of humiliation. If so, 3. 15 has only the value of commercial use, and has no significance of consumer rights protection. 3. How credible is15? 3. 15 Whose right is safeguarding rights?
The world is really wonderful. Consumers who support businesses are now so weak that they can only complain on 3. 15. This festival is so heartbreaking that I don't care if it is.
March 2009 15 publicity theme
In order to implement the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the Seventeenth Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Central Economic Work Conference, and give full play to the statutory functions entrusted to consumers' associations by the Consumer Protection Law, China Consumers' Association has determined the publicity theme for 2009 as "Consumption and Development".
The main meaning of the theme of "consumption and development"
The theme of "consumption and development" embodies the interrelation and mutual promotion between consumption and development. According to the current economic development and the protection of consumers' rights and interests in China, the theme of "Consumption and Development" in 2009 highlights the following main meanings:
One is to emphasize "consumption", which is an important link in the process of social reproduction. Without consumption, there would be no production, and production, distribution, exchange and consumption are organic components of the social reproduction process. Consumption is determined by production and reacts on production, which is the ultimate driving force of economic growth. By adjusting the economic structure and purifying the consumer market environment, we can increase consumer confidence and stimulate consumer demand. Give full play to the role of "consumption" in promoting production development and promote sound and rapid economic and social development.
The second is to emphasize "development" and its important role in economic and social life. Development is the top priority, an important way to increase living income, meet people's growing material and cultural needs, and improve consumption quality, and it is also the starting point and foothold of consumer rights protection work. It is necessary to implement Scientific Outlook on Development, adhere to the people-oriented principle, make overall consideration, comprehensively coordinate sustainable development, do a good job in consumer rights protection and consumer guide, and promote the in-depth development of consumer rights protection in China.
The third is to emphasize "safeguarding rights", which is an important means to expand domestic demand and promote development. Protecting consumers' rights and interests is the basis of building a harmonious society, improving consumption level and promoting economic development. Only by safeguarding consumers' rights and interests can the market economy be more fair and just, and the economy and society can develop well and rapidly. Safeguarding consumers' rights and interests is the common responsibility of the whole society. We should take the protection of consumers' rights and interests as a means to urge all sectors of society, especially enterprises, to fulfill their social responsibilities, build a harmonious society, expand the consumer market and promote economic development.
The theme of "consumption and development" is to publicize consumption policies, promote the protection of consumers' rights and interests, improve consumers' confidence, build consumption harmony and promote economic development. (Very comprehensive)