The InfoCons Consumers Protection App for all OECD Member Countries
In the current geopolitical and socio-economic context marked by global interdependence and increased mobility, consumer protection plays an essential role in ensuring citizens’ safety. In all 38 member states of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), access to clear, accurate, and up-to-date information has become a fundamental tool for exercising consumer rights.
The Global InfoCons App addresses these needs through an intuitive digital solution, available in 33 languages and accessible in all OECD member countries. Through this app, consumers gain access to information regarding personal safety and the protection of their rights, presented in a simple and efficient way.
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As citizen mobility increases on a global scale, fast and easy access to information to support individuals in emergencies becomes indispensable.
In the SOS section of the Global InfoCons App, consumers have access to emergency numbers in OECD member countries, as well as international emergency contacts. The SOS section of the InfoCons App can also be used offline, allowing users to call emergency numbers directly from the app without an internet connection.
In addition, the Global InfoCons App provides users with alerts on dangerous and non-compliant products, helping to prevent incidents and raise awareness among consumers and economic operators in the OECD area. The information is presented in a structured format, ensuring immediate and direct access.
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Product categories featured in the InfoCons App include:
- Chemical products
- Childcare items and equipment
- Clothing, textiles, and fashion accessories
- Communication and media devices
- Construction products
- Cosmetics
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Equipment for explosive environments
- Furniture
- Sports and recreational equipment
- Jewelry
- Kitchen/cooking accessories
- Laser pointers
- Elevators
- Lighters
- Decorative light chains
- Lighting equipment
- Protective equipment
- Toys
- Stationery
- Other
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Risks associated with these products may include:
- Asphyxiation
- Burns
- Chemical hazards
- Choking
- Cuts
- Hearing damage
- Vision impairment
- Drowning
- Electric shock
- Electromagnetic interference
- Energy consumption
- Entrapment
- Environmental hazards
- Fire
- Health risks/other
- Injuries
- Inaccurate measurements
- Microbiological hazards
- Security risks
- Strangulation
- Suffocation
- Others
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Currently, the OECD comprises 38 member countries, including: Australia , Austria, Belgium , Canada , Chile , Columbia , Costa Rica , Czech Republic , Denmark , Estonia , Finland , France , Germany , Greece , Hungary , Iceland , Ireland , Israel , Italy , Japan , South Korea , Latvia , Lithuania , Luxembourg , Mexico , the Netherlands , New Zealand , Norway , Poland , Portugal , Slovakia , Slovenia , Spain , Sweden , Switzerland , Turkey , the United Kingdom , and the United States of America.
The InfoCons App positions itself as a transparent, independent, and unique tool at the international level, intended for all consumers across the OECD area. By facilitating real-time access to relevant information, the app actively contributes to building a culture of consumer protection, aligned with the values promoted by the OECD.
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