This intergovernmental group of experts is a standing body established under the United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection to monitor the application and implementation of the guidelines, provide a forum for consultations, produce research and studies, provide technical assistance, undertake voluntary peer reviews, and periodically update the guidelines.
The 10th session will address the following:
- Report on the implementation of the United Nations guidelines for consumer protection by member States and relevant stakeholders.
- Latest developments in legal and institutional frameworks: UNCTAD World Consumer Protection Map.
- Reports of the informal working groups on:
- Consumer product safety.
- Consumer protection in electronic commerce.
- Consumer protection and gender equality.
- Protection of vulnerable and disadvantaged consumers in the age of artificial intelligence.
- Round table on corrective measures by businesses to ensure product safety.
- Round table on collective resolution procedures.
- Round table on online advertising and scams.
- Voluntary peer review of consumer protection law and policy.
- Review of capacity-building in and technical assistance on consumer protection law and policy.
Participation
This meeting is open to all member States of UNCTAD. Other organizations, including specialized agencies, intergovernmental bodies and non-governmental organizations in the general category, may participate as observers.
Registration
Online registration is mandatory for all those wishing to attend the meeting and is required for inclusion in the list of participants.
Logistics
The session will be held with in-person participation at the Palais des Nations. Those who cannot attend the meeting in person will be able to listen to the live audio stream.
The link to listen live will be sent to registered participants at the email address used for registration, one hour before the start of the session.
