BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4d4db08ff4c DTSTART:20240417T083000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20240417T100000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:Workshop on enhancing consumer product safety on online platforms CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The digital marketplace has transformed the way consumers acces s and purchase products globally. However\, the rise of e-commerce has als o introduced new challenges in ensuring the safety of consumer goods. The Eighth United Nations Conference highlighted adopted a resolution to impro ve international cooperation to prevent the cross-border distribution of k nown unsafe products. This is in line with consumers’ legitimate need to the protection of their health and safety\, as recognized by the United N ations Guidelines for Consumer Protection.Recent findings\, such as the 20 21 OECD sweep\, reveal that a range of unsafe products\, which had been pr ohibited from sale or recalled from the market\, or presented inadequate p roduct labeling and safety warnings\, remained available for sale online\, thus underscoring the urgency of addressing these challenges.This webinar builds on the discussion held at the seventh session of the intergovernme ntal group of experts on consumer protection law and policy of 4 July 2023 in Geneva on the issue of “building trust in digital markets through en hanced consumer protection on online platforms\,” and the accompanying U NCTAD secretariat background note.Objective:This webinar aims to foster di alogue and share best practices among policymakers\, enforcers\, and busin esses to improve consumer product safety on online platforms. It seeks to leverage the United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection as a framew ork to address the distribution of hazardous products\, inadequate legal a nd institutional frameworks\, and insufficient product recall mechanisms a nd safety warnings in the digital marketplace.Key Topics:International inf ormation sharing: enhancing cooperation among member states to share infor mation on unsafe products and recalls\, facilitating effective cross-borde r consumer protection.Strengthening legal and institutional frameworks: ad dressing the need for robust legal and institutional mechanisms that empow er authorities and online platforms to act decisively against the sale of unsafe consumer products in online platforms.Effective recall mechanisms: developing efficient recall strategies and improving the communication of safety warnings to consumers and online platforms.Partnerships with online platforms: encouraging collaboration between consumer product safety auth orities and online marketplaces to ensure the safety of products sold onli ne. Discussing the role of product safety pledges and policy guidance to e nhance consistency and protection across countries.Building safer digital environments: sharing insights from Consumers International'\;s guidel ines for online product safety\, including the need for clear and actionab le product safety reports from government authorities to online platforms. Expected Outcomes:Enhanced Collaboration: Strengthened partnerships betwee n online platforms\, consumer safety authorities\, and international organ izations to ensure a unified approach to product safety in the digital age .Actionable Strategies: Development of actionable strategies for governmen ts and online marketplaces to enhance consumer protection online\, includi ng adopting and implementing product safety pledges.Improved Consumer Awar eness: Increased awareness among consumers about the risks associated with online purchases and the measures being taken to protect them.Participant s:The webinar will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders\, includ ing representatives from member States\, online marketplace platforms\, co nsumer protection agencies\, international organizations\, and consumer ri ghts groups. This webinar is organized in the context of UNCTAD’s inform al working group on consumer product safety.Methodology:The session will i nclude presentations by experts in consumer product safety\, case studies showcasing successful initiatives\, and panel discussions to facilitate an exchange of ideas and best practices. Participants will have the opportun ity to engage in Q&\;A sessions to deepen their understanding of the ch allenges and solutions related to online consumer product safety.https://u nctad.org/system/files/official-document/cicplpd34_en_1.pdf\n\nView meetin g on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/workshop-enhancing-consumer-pr oduct-safety-online-platforms DTSTAMP:20260707T190416Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR