Þessum vef hefur verið skipt út fyrir nýju Evrópsku ungmennagáttina (http://europa.eu/youth) og innhald hans er ekki lengur uppfært. Vinsamlegast vísið öllum tenglum á nýja vefinn.
Information about the European Commission’s work in consumer affairs. Read about subjects such as advertising, labelling and safety of products. Publications in pdf format, consumer protection laws, surveys and studies in consumer topics, links to European consumer organisations and the European Consumer Centres Network (ECC-Net).
An introduction to consumer affairs in the EU, including future guidelines for consumer protection and information about consumer health, quality of goods and services, advertising, labelling, legal help and more.
This large organisation in the international consumers’ movement works on issues including product and food standards, health and patients’ rights, the environment and sustainable consumption. Details about campaigns and programmes by topic, news, events and a newsletter.
Featuring articles and quizzes, this site is for individuals, government bodies, associations, universities and the media. It gives consumers the information they need to compare products and services, decide on purchases and defend their rights. The legal and practical information on the site is customised for each country.
European Association for the Coordination of Consumer Representation in Standardisation
This association works to increase consumer influence in the standardisation process, i.e. the technical rules and guidelines that ensure that products, materials and services are fit and safe. Details of achievements, press releases and newsletter.
The Euro Coop represents consumer interests at a European level in advisory committees set up by the European Commission. Presentation of objectives, activities and a selection of links.
This federation works to influence the development of EU policies regarding consumers and to promote the interests of all European consumers. Information about current campaigns, consumer issues by topic, links.
This forum of consumer organisations promotes consumers’ interests in policy-making in the US and the EU, and makes recommendations on important food, e-commerce, intellectual property and trade issues. Related news and events, links, documents on various consumer topics.
Web site on accessing healthcare in other European countries
Information on how to meet healthcare costs when travelling abroad through your own country’s national social security or health system. The site gives you an overview of your rights with some examples of reimbursement levels for health care costs abroad in different situations. (All information is subject to confirmation and clarification by the relevant social security institution or national health system depending on the individual case.)
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