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Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons, participates today, December 17, 2024, in an online meeting organized by the United Nations’ Department of Economic and Social Affairs . The meeting focuses on the rights of persons with disabilities and is…

A recent study conducted by PAN Europe and Global 2000, titled “TFA – The Forever Chemical in the Water We Drink” (published on July 10, 2024), highlights the urgent need to ban PFAS pesticides and fluorinated gases, two…

As of December 10, 2024, new cybersecurity regulations across the European Union aim to enhance the safety of internet-connected devices, ranging from baby monitors to smartwatches. These changes, driven by the implementation of the Cyber Resilience Act, establish…

As of today, 13 December 2024, the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) comes into effect, ushering in a modernized framework for ensuring the safety of non-food products in the European Union. This regulation replaces the 20-year-old General Product…

InfoCons is proud to participate as a partner today, December 11, 2024, in the awards ceremony of the XXI edition of the International Junior Science Olympiad. The event is hosted by the National University of Science and Technology…

The European Union (EU) continues to grapple with online copyright infringement, a pervasive issue that has evolved in complexity due to rapid technological advancements. The increasing ease of accessing pirated content through sophisticated digital channels presents significant challenges…

The National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest, in collaboration with InfoCons, launched today, December 10, 2024, the first global European project aimed at raising awareness, educating, and informing the market about the security…

Today, December 10, marks International Human Rights Day. On December 10, 1948, in Paris, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights through Resolution no. 217 A (III). The Declaration stipulates that all people…

On December 6, 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 online event will focus on the topic…

The global shift towards sustainability is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. As we move towards a greener economy, the role of consumers in driving change cannot be overstated. Consumer behavior, particularly in relation to…

Around 1.3 billion people—roughly 16% of the global population—are living with a significant disability today. That’s nearly one in six people. Despite these numbers, their voices are often overlooked in key decision-making processes. Who better to advocate for…

Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons, will participate in the opening ceremony of the International Junior Science Olympiad. The event will take place on December 3, 2024, at the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, in the “C.A. Rosetti” Hall,…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering a major overhaul of the FDA’s approach to food additives as part of a broader initiative under President-elect Donald Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” campaign. This marks the first time a president-elect…

On November 28, 2024, Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons, is attending the Consumer Policy Advisory Group meeting held in Brussels, Belgium. The expert group, known as the “Consumer Policy Advisory Group“, was established by the Directorate-General for Justice…

Today, November 27, 2024, Sorin Mierlea , President of InfoCons , attends the BioReCer Annual Multi-stakeholder meeting, held in an online format, on the Zoom platform. The theme of this meeting is „Advancing Bio-Based Products Certification: A Collaborative Path Towards Sustainability” .…

Today, November 26, 2024, Sorin Mierlea , President of InfoCons , is participating in an online meeting, organized in the context of the preparatory study for the design of an EU harmonised label for commercial guarantees of durability and…

As the COP29 global climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, reaches its final day today (22 November), intense negotiations are underway among country ministers. The main focus is on reaching an agreement on the terms and conditions of the…

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…