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21 years of Consumers Protection – InfoCons in Romania and Europe !

In its 21 years of activity, InfoCons’ efforts have become synonymous with consumer protection in Romania. From the initial vision of a group of initiators, InfoCons – the National Association for Consumer Protection and Promotion of Programs and…

Sorin Mierlea, the President of InfoCons attends to Economics & Statistics Working Group Meeting of the Observatory – EUIPO

Today, April 18, 2024, InfoCons represented by President Sorin Mierlea participates on Economics & Statistics Working Group Meeting the Observatory – European Office for Intellectual Property – EUIPO held in Alicante, Spain. The agenda of the Economics & Statistics…

InfoCons Representatives are participating in the debate hosted by the European Ombudsman

On April 17, 2024, representatives from InfoCons are participating in the debate organized by the European Ombudsman in an online format, on the Webex platform. The main theme of this event is ” Guarding the guardians – the…

Sorin Mierlea, the President of InfoCons attends to Enforcement Working Group Meeting of the Observatory – European Office for Intellectual Property – EUIPO

Today, April 17, 2024, InfoCons represented by President Sorin Mierlea participates on Enforcement Working Group Meeting the Observatory – European Office for Intellectual Property – EUIPO held in Alicante, Spain. The agenda of the Enforcement Working Group Meeting…

Sorin Mierlea, the President of InfoCons attends the plenary session of the Observatory – European Office for Intellectual Property – EUIPO

Between 16 and 18 April 2024, InfoCons represented by President Sorin Mierlea participates in the meeting of the Working Group for public awareness within the Observatory – European Office for Intellectual Property – EUIPO held in Alicante, Spain.…

Anti – Counterfeiting Technology guide

This Guide was prepared by the European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights on the basis of the research and documentation provided by the Italian Patent and Trade Mark Office, and with the support of contributions from…

The theme for World Intellectual Property Day 2024 is „IP and the SDGs: building our common future with innovation and creativity”

Every April 26th, World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated with the purpose of understanding how Intellectual Property (IP) rights encourage new ideas and creativity. In 2024, the focus is on how IP helps support the kind of innovation…

Speech by Commissioner McGuinness at the online Financial Services User Group meeting

Thank you for the warm welcome, I’m delighted to be with you. And good afternoon to colleagues who are online. I mean the reason why it’s good to be with you is that you represent the financial services…

World Health Day 2024 : “My Health, My Right,” with the InfoCons European App

This year, the theme of World Health Day is “My Health, My Right,” and the World Health Organization celebrates 76 years since its establishment. The theme for 2024 was chosen with the aim of advocating for the right…

On the 75th anniversary of NATO, InfoCons launches the NATO Consumers’ Passport

Consumer security protection becomes increasingly important in the current socio-economic and geopolitical context, emerging as a pressing issue of our times. Citizens, in their capacity as consumers, have the right to security and trust. The InfoCons App is intended for…

Romania, ranked 1st in the EU for Preventable and Treatable Deaths, on World Health Day

According to the most recent report on Health Status in the European Union in 2023, Romania ranks first in the European Union in preventable and treatable deaths and at the bottom of the ranking in terms of prevention.…

On the 20th anniversary of Romania’s accession to NATO, InfoCons launches the NATO Consumers’ Passport

Consumer security protection becomes increasingly important in the current socio-economic and geopolitical context, emerging as a pressing issue of our times. Citizens, in their capacity as consumers, have the right to security and trust. The InfoCons App is…

Representatives of InfoCons at the opening of the Economic and Commercial Mission of the Francophonie in Central and Eastern Europe

From March 27th to 29th, InfoCons Association is participating in the Economic and Commercial Mission of the Francophonie in Central and Eastern Europe, in Romania. Today, on the occasion of the opening of the Economic and Commercial Mission,…

Potassium Phosphate E340

What is potassium phosphate E340? Potassium phosphate (E340) is a food allergen that that belongs to the class of acidifying, sequestering, stabilizing, leavening, buffering, and neutralizing substances. It is an inorganic antioxidant by nature. In what forms…

Magnesium Phosphates E343

What are magnesium phosphates E343? Magnesium phosphates E343 (I, II) are food additives acting as acidity regulators, sechestred, stabilizng agents with acidity correction roles, sequestered, stabilizing agents (water retention and thickening) and leavening agents. They serve as buffers, neutralizers,…

March 25th – The National Day of Greece

On March 25th, Greek citizens celebrate the National Day of Greece, also known as Greek Independence Day, a celebration of 203 years since they gained their independence. On this occasion, the InfoCons App was developed by the InfoCons…

Citric Acid E330

Citric Acid E330 is known as lemon salt. It appears as a colorless powder with a sour taste, easily soluble in water. Spread Citric acid is very common in nature, especially in lemon, orange, pineapple, raspberry, currants, grape…

Acesulfame K – E950

What is Acesulfame K- E950? The additive E950, Acesulfame K, is a high-intensity synthetic sweetener. Sweeteners or sugar substitutes have been used since ancient times to satisfy humans’ inherent craving for sweetness. Depending on the calorie content they…

March 15, World Consumer Rights Day – Fair and Responsible AI for Consumers

On March 15th 2024, also known as Consumers Rights’ Day, InfoCons, as a full member of the Consumers International Organization, joins international consumer protection organizations in supporting this year’s theme: “Fair and Responsible AI for Consumers”. As the…

The Love Consumer

The Love Consumer! Does it exist? At least as a concept? When we are small and helpless, instinctively, or perhaps out of love, we cling to our mother and father and hold their hands. When we are very…

World Radio Day

World Radio Day, celebrated annually on February 13th, represents an important global event as it acknowledges the enduring power of radio in shaping culture, disseminating information, and promoting dialogue. Instituted by UNESCO in 2011, this celebration underscores the…

Reform of the Romanian IPR Working Group by National Intellectual Property Strategy 2024 — 2028

On 21st of December 2023 the Romanian Government Decision no. 1.272/2023 on the approval of the National Intellectual Property Strategy 2024—2028 and the Intellectual Property Action Plan 2024—2028 as well as for the organization and functioning of the Interdepartmental Committee…

E500 sodium carbonate

What is sodium-E500 carbonate? E 500 food additive belongs to the category of emulsifiers. It is an acid-regulating agent, loosening, stabilizing, growing and anti-caking agent. How many forms does the E500 additive come in? Additive E…

Wikipedia Day – January 15

On January 15th every year, Wikipedia celebrates its anniversary. The website was launched on January 15, 2001, as a free online encyclopedia. The content found on Wikipedia is free, and the website is managed and updated through a…