Question

In which year, United Nations adopted the UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection?
1. 1995
2. 1985
3. 2000
4. 1990

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 1985

The correct answer is 1985.

• In 1985, United Nations adopted the UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection.

• The original Guidelines for Consumer Protection were adopted by the United Nations in 1985, following a successful campaign initiated by Consumers International.
• They were revised in 1999, and again in 2015, to ensure that they are up-to-date and address the real challenges faced by people around the world.
• The guidelines were first adopted by the General Assembly in resolution on 16 April 1985, later expanded by the Economic and Social Council in resolution on 26 July 1999, and recently revised by the General Assembly in resolution on 22 December 2015.
• The General Assembly adopted the resolution on consumer protection and the annexed UNGCP on 22 December 2015 in resolution.
• The Intergovernmental Group of Experts on consumer protection law and policy has been established to monitor the implementation of the guidelines, provide a forum for consultations, produce research and studies, provide technical assistance, undertake voluntary peer reviews, and periodically update the UNGCP.
• Its first session will be held on 17 and 18 October 2016 in Geneva.

• World Consumer Rights Day - March 15.