Consumers worldwide continue to encounter unsafe products - from children’s toys and electronics to medicines and everyday essentials. As global supply chains become more complex and online commerce expands, dangerous products can spread faster and further.
Product safety is more than a regulatory issue; it is fundamental to the human right to life, health and safety. When systems fail, consumers pay the price. To address this, we need stronger enforcement, cross-border cooperation and collaboration between governments, businesses and consumer organisations.
For World Consumer Rights Day on 15 March 2026, we invite consumer advocates to raise awareness and take action under the theme 'Safe Products, Confident Consumers.'
On 16 March, a day of global dialogues will bring together advocates, businesses, governments and multilateral organisations to explore how stronger product safety systems can protect people, build trust and strengthen markets, helping set priorities for collective action through 2026 and beyond.
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