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On November 22, 2024, Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons, is participating in the online webinar organized by ANEC – The European consumer voice in standardisation, on the online platform Zoom. The webinar’s primary focus is on the challenges…

Following a joint investigation at the European level, the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network—comprising national consumer authorities across Europe—and the European Commission have issued a warning to the online marketplace, Temu, citing a range of practices that violate…

Today, November 21, 2024, Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons, participated in a discussion with Mr. Ambassador Raffaele de Lutio, Consultant at Federalimentare, at the InfoCons headquarters. The main topic of today’s meeting was food policies and nutritional labeling…

On the 11th day of COP29, the spotlight will be on Nature and Biodiversity, Indigenous Peoples, Gender Equality, Oceans, and Coastal Zones. Scheduled for November 21, 2024, in Baku, Nature Day will emphasize the vital role of biodiversity…

Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons, is participating today, November 20, 2024, in the conference “The Mediterranean Secret: Recipes for a Balanced Life,” starting at 18:00. The event is organized by the Embassy of Italy in Bucharest and the…

On November 20th, 2024 , a representative of InfoCons  is participating in the members’ meeting organized by Consumers International on the Zoom online platform. The meeting will focus on an important theme: consumer’ experiences with scams. This session marks the second installment…

Today, November 20, 2024, marks the 10th day of the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29), hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan. The spotlight is on Urbanisation, Transport, and Tourism, emphasizing their crucial roles in combating climate…

Every year, on November 20th, World Children’s Day is celebrated to mark the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) by the United Nations. This day is an opportunity to reflect on children’s rights,…

The second week of COP29 begins today, with a strong focus on Human Development, Children and Youth, Health, and Education. Tackling climate change demands a comprehensive, whole-of-society approach, with a spotlight on creating healthier, more educated, and better-skilled…

Today, November 16th 2024, marks the sixth day of the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29) , which takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan. Today’s main theme centers around Science, Technology, and Digitalisation in relation to…

The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29) is currently taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22. As of today, November 15, we are on the fifth day of this significant global event.…

The UN Climate Change Conference, known as the COP (Conference of the Parties), is the world’s most significant international platform for climate negotiations and policy-making. As the threat of climate change intensifies, the annual COPs serve as a…

Today, November 14th, we celebrate World Diabetes Day, an important occasion to raise awareness and inform the public about this chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. World Diabetes Day is dedicated not only to educating the…

As COP29 enters its third day in Baku, Azerbaijan, the global climate conversation is picking up momentum. Delegates, leaders, and activists from nearly every country are once again gathering to tackle one of humanity’s greatest challenges: the climate…

Day 2 of COP29 marks the opening of the World Leaders Climate Action Summit, a major event focused on advancing global commitments to address climate change. Heads of State, government officials, and leaders from intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations…

On November 13, 2024, a representative from InfoCons will join the “Food Safety First – Identifying and Reducing Contaminants” event, hosted by IBA Bucharest. This online event, held via Zoom, commemorates the institute’s 24th anniversary in food safety…

The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29) is being held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11–22. This event includes the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 29), the 19th meeting of the Parties…

Carbon is in constant motion across different parts of our planet, continuously shifting between forms and locations. In the atmosphere, carbon primarily exists as carbon dioxide (CO₂), a gas absorbed by plants, trees, and oceans. On land, animals,…

On November 7, 2024, Mr. Sorin Mierlea, the President of InfoCons, is attending the last meeting in a series of working group sessions organized by the Observatory – European Office for Intellectual Property – EUIPO – the IP…

On November 6, 2024, InfoCons, represented by Mr. Sorin Mierlea, the President of InfoCons, is attending the Economics & Statistics Working Group Meeting within the Observatory – European Office for Intellectual Property – EUIPO. The meeting, organized by…

On November 6, 2024, InfoCons, represented by Mr. Sorin Mierlea, the President of InfoCons, is attending the Common Session of the Working Group Meeting within the Observatory – European Office for Intellectual Property – EUIPO. The meeting, organized…

When scientists discovered that certain human-made chemicals, specifically those found in refrigerators and aerosol sprays, were damaging the ozone layer, the international community responded quickly to address the problem. The result was the Montreal Protocol, a landmark agreement…