Website: European Consumer Consultative Group (ECCG)

The ECCG:

Constitutes a forum for general discussions on problems relating to consumer interests.

Gives an opinion on Community matters affecting the protection of consumer interests.

Advises and guides the Commission when it outlines policies and activities having an effect on consumers.

Informs the Commission of developments in consumer policy in the Member States.

Acts as a source of information and soundboard on Community action for the other national organisations.

The ECCG meets four times a year in Brussels (the first meeting took place on 2nd October 2003).

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