Protection · Part 3

follow enforcement agencies. United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection The General Assembly of the United Nations passed a Resolution on April 12th Commerce Unit - - . . AM , adopting a set of guidelines for consumer protection to persuade the member countries to adopt policies and laws for better protection of the interests of the consumers. The guidelines provided that the governments should develop or maintain a strong consumer protection policy, taking into account the guidelines. Objectives of United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection i. To assist countries in achieving or maintaining adequate protection for their population as consumers ii. To facilitate production and distribution patterns responsive to the needs and desires of consumers iii. To encourage high levels of ethical conduct for those engaged in the production and distribution of goods and services to consumers iv. To assist countries in curbing abusive business practices by all enterprises at the national and international levels which adversely affect consumers v. To facilitate the developing of independent consumer groups vi. To further international co-operation in the field of consumer protection vii. To encourage the development of market conditions which provide consumers with greater choice at lower prices.