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Document 52024XC01125
Notification from the Commission concerning Article 4(3) of Directive 2009/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on injunctions for the protection of consumers' interests, which codifies Directive 98/27/EC, concerning the entities qualified to bring an action under Article 2 of this Directive
Notification from the Commission concerning Article 4(3) of Directive 2009/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on injunctions for the protection of consumers' interests, which codifies Directive 98/27/EC, concerning the entities qualified to bring an action under Article 2 of this Directive
Notification from the Commission concerning Article 4(3) of Directive 2009/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on injunctions for the protection of consumers' interests, which codifies Directive 98/27/EC, concerning the entities qualified to bring an action under Article 2 of this Directive
PUB/2024/36
OJ C, C/2024/1125, 2.2.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2024/1125/oj (BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, GA, HR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)
Official Journal |
EN Series C |
C/2024/1125 |
2.2.2024 |
Notification from the Commission concerning Article 4(3) of Directive 2009/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on injunctions for the protection of consumers' interests, which codifies Directive 98/27/EC, concerning the entities qualified to bring an action under Article 2 of this Directive
(Text with EEA relevance)
(C/2024/1125)
The authorities of the Member States concerned have recognised the entities mentioned below as being qualified to bring actions for an injunction under Article 2 of Directive 2009/22/EC.
BELGIUM
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Tel : (32-2) 542 35 55 Fax : (32-2) 542 32 50 E-mail : membres@test-achats.be leden@test-aankoop.be www.test-achats.be www.test-aankoop.be |
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Tél. : (32-87) 59 18 50 Fax : (32-87) 59 18 51 E-mail : info@vsz.be www.cec-ecc.be www.evz.be |
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BULGARIA
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tel.: (359-2) 987 74 45 fax: (359-2) 988 42 18 е-mail: info@kzp.bg web: www.kzp.bg |
Principal government body responsible for implementing consumer protection legislation: to oversee general consumer product safety, defend economic interests, settle consumer disputes out of court and defend the collective interest of consumers. To provide consumers with information and advice. To settle consumer disputes. To manage the conciliation committees, including the conciliation committee for payment disputes. To examine consumer complaints. To act as the RAPEX contact point (EU rapid alert system for dangerous consumer products). To coordinate all other supervisory bodies overseeing the application of Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 on cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws (the Regulation on consumer protection cooperation). To oversee the implementation of the 12 Directives coming within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004. |
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bnap@bnap.org, |
To inform consumers about goods and services available on the market; to inform and educate consumers about the risks associated with goods and services and ways to limit such risks; to inform and educate consumers about the impact of goods and services on the environment; to inform and educate consumers about their economic interest and ways to defend it; to inform consumers about the law on consumer protection and the environment applicable in Bulgaria; to study international know-how on consumer protection and the environment how and propose legislative, economic and political measures to protect consumers and the environment in Bulgaria. |
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tel: (359-32) 68 74 78, (359) 0 886 330 770, (359) 0 894 799 288 е-mail: ydavch@yahoo.com |
To act as an independent consumer watchdog, inform consumers about the state of the market, the quality and safety, supply and demand, prices and comparative characteristics of goods and services; to inform consumers and specialist bodies about infringements of national standards and other legal provisions regarding the production of and trade in goods and services; to raise consumer awareness by informing consumers about their rights and duties and how to go about defending and meeting them. |
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tel./fax: (359-56) 83 14 62 е-mail: union_insured_bg@abv.bg |
To defend the interests of Bulgarian insurance policy holders, inform consumers about the insurance industry and raise public awareness about insurance issues. |
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tel./fax: (359-94) 601431 е-mail: rsp_vd_98@abv.bg |
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tel.: (359-56) 888 955 mobile phone: (359) 0 889 61 51 08 е-mail: National_league@abv.bg |
To inform consumers about their rights; to take action when irregularities occur in the services market, to inform consumers and supervising bodies accordingly and to help consumers when they face problems. |
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tel.: (359-2) 36 35 41 mobile phone: (359) 0 88 879 55 22 е-mails: app_ngo@abv.bg gvladimirov@abv.bg |
To hold seminars and provide training on consumer topics, set up information and advice centres for consumers, instigate collective legal proceedings in defence of consumer interests, take the initiative in developing legislation protecting consumer rights, participate in consultative government bodies dealing with consumer protection, provide conciliation services and participate in conciliation committees, test consumer products and participate in inspections conducted by government bodies. |
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tel./fax: (359 - 2) 931 98 11, (359 - 2) 833 32 85. е-mail: fcb@potrebiteli-bg.org |
To be active in research and development, provide expert appraisals, offer consultancy services and develop other necessary activities in the field of consumer protection; to create and use neutral laboratories for research, expert appraisal and testing of consumer goods; to set up centres providing legal and market advice, processing complaints and suggestions from consumers; to produce printed, video and audio materials explaining consumers their rights. |
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Tel. + 359 32/63 86 14; + 359 32/63 60 25 Email: sdr.p.p.p@gmail.com |
To inform and consult the public on consumer protection matters; to assist consumers in Bulgaria in the protection of their rights and legitimate interests by providing advice and consultation in legal disputes to be settled in or out of court; to monitor compliance of Bulgarian consumer legislation with developments in consumer protection law in the EU; to uphold the interests of consumers in Bulgaria vis-à-vis relevant governmental bodies and international organisations; to contribute towards improving the Bulgarian economic and legal environment for the provision of products and services; to protect the collective interests of consumers. |
CZECH REPUBLIC
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Tel. + 420 261 263 574 Email: spotrebitel@regio.cz Web: http://www.konzument.cz |
A wide range of actions in the field of consumer protection, including information and advice in consumer disputes. |
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Tel. +420 241 404 922 Fax +420 241 406 533 Email: dtest@dtest.cz Web: http://www.dtest.cz |
Publication of TEST magazine, objective and independent product testing, all consumer protection issues. |
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Tel., fax: +420 542 210 778 Email: gerta.mazalova@seznam.cz Web: http://www.asociace-sos.cz |
A wide range of action in the field of consumer protection as consumer advisory, alternative dispute resolution, education consumers. |
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(correspondence address: Čs. Pionýrů 19, 538 07 Seč) Tel. +420 606 958 665 Email: spol.obrana@gmail.com Web: http://www.spolecnaobrana.net/ |
Protecting consumers from misleading conduct, dishonest companies, dissemination of information, education activities. |
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Tel. +420 777 597 996 Email: info@unicampus.cz Web: http :// www.unicampus.cz |
Protecting the rights and legitimate interests of consumers, education, effective dissemination of information. |
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Tel. +420 774 97 27 27 Email: info@podvedeni.cz Web: http: //www. Podvedeni.cz www.Oklamani.sk www.Podvedeni.sk |
Cultivation of the market with a focus on the protection of assets affected by a fraud. |
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Tel. +420 606 609 635 Email: platforma@zdravotnipojistenci.cz Web: http://www.zdravotnipojistenci.cz/ |
Promotion rights of patients as consumers of health care services, medical devices and medicinal products in the Czech Republic and the European Union, support diagnosis-oriented patient organizations and advocates rights of participants of Czech public health insurance system to access reimbursed care of appropriate quality on timely and non-discriminatory basis. |
DENMARK
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Tel. (45) 32 66 90 00 Fax (45) 32 66 91 00 Email: fs@fs.dk Internet: www.fs.dk (English: www.consumer.dk/index-uk.htm) |
According to the Marketing Act, the main task of the Consumer Ombudsman is to ensure due observance of the law, specifically in the area of consumer rights. The Consumer Ombudsman is authorised to initiate actions under the following Directives:
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Frederikssundsvej 378 DK-2730 Brønshøj Tel. (45) 44 88 91 11 Fax (45) 44 91 73 73 Email: dkma@dkma.dk Internet: www.dkma.dk |
The remit of the Danish Medicines Agency is to authorise the marketing of pharmaceuticals that are proven to be effective and safe, to help ensure that public health insurance expenditure in connection with medical treatment is proportionate to the expected medical results, to oversee the pharmaceutical sector and the sector for manufacture of pharmaceutical equipment. The Danish Medicines Agency is authorised to initiate actions in the event of violations of Council Directive 92/28/EEC of 31 March 1992 on the advertising of medicinal products for human use. |
GERMANY
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Tel. 0711 530 33 66 77 Fax 0711 530 31 68 Email: info@ace.de www.ace.de
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Protects the interests of all consumers by providing non-commercial information and advice (cf. § 2(4) of the statute) |
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Tel. 089/7 67 60 Fax 089/76 76 25 00 Email: adac@adac.de www.adac.de
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Protects and promotes the interests of motor transport; protection of road users, in particular consumer protection; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 02641 - 8904484 Fax 0228 - 2497324 Email: kontakt@avsb.info www.avsb.info
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Informs and protects consumers interests, in particular, in the field of: Financial services, (Investmenst, pensions and in all other financial services) (see § 2(1) of the statute). |
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Tel. 0 30/4 00 33 95 00 Fax 0 30/4 00 33 95 12 Email: office@bsb-ev.de www.bsb-ev.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 030/22 62 60 Fax 030/22 62 61 62 Email: bmv@berliner-mieterverein.de www.berliner-mieterverein.de
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Protects tenants’ interests in Berlin by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of tenants (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 02224/9 22 70 Fax 02224/1 03 21 Email: info@energieverbraucher.de www.energieverbraucher.de
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Protects energy users’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of energy users (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0 40/3 57 37 30-0 Fax 0 40/3 57 37 30-99 Email: info@bundderversicherten.de www.bundderversicherten.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2(1) of the statute). |
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Telefon: 0 30/27 58 64-0 Telefax: 0 30/27 58 64-40 Email: bund@bund.net www.bund.net
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Telefon: 02 28/90 90 48-0 Telefax: 02 28/90 90 48-22 Email: info@biva.de www.biva.de
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Protects the interests of old people and people in need of care by providing information and advice (see § 2 of the statutes); authorized to bring representative actions in the interests of consumers. |
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Telefon: 0 62 94/42 81-0 Telefax: 0 62 94/42 81-79 Email: info@bsk-ev.org www.bsk-ev.org
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Provides information and advice for members and other persons affected and their families in all relevant areas, from a consumer protection perspective, including consumer protection law issues connected with protection against discrimination, where and to the extent that this is legally permissible; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of the persons mentioned above (see § 2(3)(p) of the statute). |
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Telefon: 07 61/5 50 12 Telefax: 07 61/5 50 13 Email: info@dsa-ev.de www.dsa-ev.de
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Protects the interests of private owners of houses, apartments and land abroad and other persons interested in property abroad by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of the above-mentioned persons (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 07732/99 95-0 Fax 07732/99 95 77 Email: info@duh.de www.duh.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 1 of the statute). |
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Tel. 030 285 387 0 Fax 030 285 387 200 Email: info@dbsv.org www.dbsv.org
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Information, advice and legal advice Representation in matters relating to the Consumer protection (cf. § 2 No. 5(j) of the articles of association) |
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Tel. 0611/411 40 50 Fax 0611/411 40 529 Email: info@mieterbund-hessen.de www.mieterbund-hessen.de
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Protects tenants’ interests in Hessen by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of tenants (see §§ 2 and 5 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0381/375 2920 Fax 0381/375 2929 Email: post@mieterbund-mvp.de www.mieterbund-mvp.de
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Protects consumers’ interests in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in the area of tenancy law by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Telefon: 02 34/9 61 14-0 Telefax: 02 34/9 61 14-11 Email: info@mieterverein-bochum.de www.mieterverein-bochum.de
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Protects tenants’ interests in Bochum, Hattingen and the region by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of tenants (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0 89/8 90 57 38-0 Fax 0 89/8 90 57 38-11 Email: info@mieterbund-bayern.org www.mieterbund-landesverband-bayern.de
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Protects consumers’ interests in Bavaria in the area of tenancy law by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of tenants (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 030/2 23 23-0 Fax 030/2 23 23-100 Email: info@mieterbund.de www.mieterbund.de
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Protects, promotes and represents all tenants’ interests; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of tenants (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0431/97 91 90 Fax 0431/9 79 19 31 Email: info@kieler-mieterverein.de www.kieler-mieterverein.de
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Protects consumers’ interests in Kiel in the area of tenancy law by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 1(2) of the statute). |
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Tel. 0431/97 91 90 Fax 0431/9 79 19 31 Email: info@mieterbund-schleswig-holstein.de www.mieterbund-schleswig-holstein.de
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Protects consumers’ interests in Schleswig-Holstein in the area of tenancy law by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0385/71 46 68 Fax 0385/71 46 69 Email: information@mieterbund-schwerin.de www.mieterbund-schwerin.de
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Protects tenants’ interests in the Schwerin region by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of tenants (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0421/32 02 09 Fax 0421/3 37 92 08 Email: info@mieterverein-bremen.de www.mieterverein-bremen.de
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Protects tenants’ interests in the Bremen region by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of tenants (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 02171/40 40 70 Fax 02171/2 78 45 Email: info@mv-lev.de www.dmb-mieterverein-leverkusen.de
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Protects tenants’ interests in Leverkusen by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 07221/2 55 12 Fax 07221/39 28 31 Email: info@mieterverein-baden-baden.de www.mieterverein-baden-baden.de
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Protects tenants’ interests in the Baden-Baden region by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of tenants (see § 1(2) of the statute). |
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Tel. 0331/7453003 Fax 0331/6200799 Email: vorstand@deutscher-verbraucherschutzverein.de www.deutscher-verbraucherschutzverein.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 3 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0521 16391639 Fax 0521 61172 Email: mail@digitalcourage.de www.digitalcourage.de
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Fostering consumer protection and defending the interests of the Consumers by non-commercial information and advice; and Fight against infringements of the The Unfair Competition Act and other consumer protection laws; in particular in the area of Data protection through appropriate Measures (cf. point 2 of the Articles of association) |
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Tel. 0561/81 64 26 - 0 Fax 0561/81 64 26 - 28 Email: info@mieterbund-nordhessen.de www.mieterbund-nordhessen.de
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Protects tenants’ interests in northern Hessen by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of tenants (see §§ 2 and 3 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0 61 54/60 39 75 40 Fax 0 61 54/60 39 75 49 Email: legal@euroconsum.eu www.euroconsum.eu
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Protection of the interests of Consumers through education; and Advice; for the management of Representative actions in the interest of Consumers entitled (cf. § 2 Section I(1) and (2) of the Statutes). |
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Tel. 05 21/55 77 21-24 Fax 05 21/55 77 21-34 Email: verwaltung@gluecksspielsucht.de www.gluecksspielsucht.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice on gambling addiction; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2(1) of the statute). |
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Tel. 030/24 04 76-0 Fax 030/24 04 76 26 Email: info@foodwatch.de www.foodwatch.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 040/43 13 94-0 Fax 040/43 13 94 44 Email: info@mhmhamburg.de www.mhmhamburg.de
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Protects tenants’ interests in Hamburg by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of tenants (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0941 5 57 54 Fax 0941 59 99 867 Email: info@mieterbund-regensburg.de www.mieterbund-regensburg.de
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Protection of the interests of the Consumers through education; and advice on rental, housing and lease issues (cf. § 2 No. 1 of the Statutes) |
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Tel. 06 11/71 65 47-0 Fax 06 11/71 65 47-79 Email: info@mieterbund-wiesbaden.dewww.mieterbund-wi.de
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Protects tenants’ interests in Wiesbaden and Umgebung by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of tenants (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 03581/40 30 90 Fax 03581/41 80 81 Email: mieterverein-goerlitz@t-online.de www.mieterverein-goerlitz.de
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Protects tenants’ rights and interests in the region of Oberlausitz/Lower Silesia by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of tenants (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0211/1 69 96-0 Fax 0211/35 15 11 Email: info@mieterverein-duesseldorf.de www.mieterverein-duesseldorf.de
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Protects tenants’ interests in the Düsseldorf region by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of tenants (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0461/2 30 50 Fax 0461/1 25 38 Email: mieterverein-flensburg@t-online.de www.mieterverein-flensburg.de
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Protects tenants’ interests in Flensburg by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of tenants (see § 1(3) of the statute). |
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Tel. 06221/2 04 73 Fax 06221/16 34 18 Email: beratung@mieterverein-heidelberg.de www.mieterverein-heidelberg.de
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Protects tenants’ interests in the Heidelberg region by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of tenants (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0841/17744 Fax 0841/17734 Email: info@mieterverein-ingolstadt.de www.mieterverein-ingolstadt.de
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Protects tenants’ interests in the Ingolstadt region by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of tenants (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0721/37 50 91 Fax 0721/37 81 25 Email: info@mieterverein-karlsruhe.de www.mieterverein-karlsruhe.de
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Protects tenants’ interests in tenancy, leasing and housing matters in Karlsruhe city and district by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of tenants (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0221/2 02 37-0 Fax 0221/2 40 46 20 Email: email@mieterverein-koeln.de www.mieterverein-koeln.de
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Protects tenants’ interests in Cologne by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of tenants (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 089/55 21 43-0 Fax 089/55 45 54 Email: mail@mieterverein-muenchen.de www.mieterverein-muenchen.de
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Protects tenants’ interests in tenancy, leasing and housing matters in Munich by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of tenants (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0335/6 85 02 60 Fax 0335/6 85 02 58 Email: mieterverein.ffo@t-online.de www.mieterverein-ffo.city-map.de
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Protects tenants’ interests in the Frankfurt (Oder) region by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of tenants (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 040/8 79 79-0 Fax 040/8 79 79 110 Email: info@mieterverein-hamburg.de www.mieterverein-hamburg.de
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Protects tenants’ interests in the Greater Hamburg region by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of tenants (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Telefon: 0 89/43 98 75 73 Telefax: 03 21/21 02 12 62 Email: kontakt@pro-rauchfrei.de www.pro-rauchfrei.de
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Defends the interests of Consumers through education; and Advice related to the Consumption of tobacco products; Conduct of representative actions in the Interest of consumers justified (see § 2 of the Statutes). |
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Telefon: 089 850 67 17 Telefax: 089 850 87 21 Email: sfb@slmail.de www.sfbev.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice on financial services matters; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see §§ 3 and 4 of the statute). |
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Telefon: 0 30/27 89 01-0 Telefax: 0 30/27 89 01-11 Email: info@vpb.de www.vpb.de
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Protects the interests of Consumers through education; and Consultancy in the field of private construction; on the conduct of representative actions in the Interest of consumers justified (cf. § 2(1) of the Statutes) |
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Tel. 089/51 51 87 43 Fax 089/51 51 87 45 Email: info@verbraucherservice-bayern.de www.verbraucherservice-bayern.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 1(2) und § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0711/66 91-10 Fax 0711/66 91 50 Email: info@verbraucherzentrale-bawue.de www.verbraucherzentrale-bawue.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 089/5 39 87-0 Fax 089/53 75 53 Email: info@vzbayern.de www.verbraucherzentrale-bayern.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Telefon: 0 30/21 48 50 Telefax: 0 30/21 96 42 42 Email: mail@verbraucherzentrale-berlin.de www.verbraucherzentrale-berlin.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0331/2 98 71 0 Fax 0331/2 98 71 77 Email: info@vzb.de www.vzb.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0421/16 07 77 Fax 0421/1 60 77 80 Email: info@verbraucherzentrale-bremen.de www.verbraucherzentrale-bremen.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 3(2) of the statute). |
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Telefon: 0 30/2 58 00-0 Telefax: 0 30/2 58 00-218 Email: info@vzbv.de www.vzbv.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 040/24 83 20 Fax 040/24 83 22 90 Email: info@vzhh.de www.vzhh.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0 69/97 20 10 900 Fax 069/97 20 10 40 Email: vzh@verbraucher.de www.verbraucher.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0381/208 70-50 Fax 0381/208 70-30 Email: info@nvzmv.de www.nvzmv.de
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Protects consumers’ interests in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0511/9 11 96-0 Fax 0511/9 11 96 10 Email: info@vzniedersachsen.de www.verbraucherzentrale-niedersachsen.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0211/38 09-0 Fax 0211/38 09-172 Email: internet@vz-nrw.de www.vz-nrw.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interest of consumers (see 2.1 and 2.2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 06131/2 84 80 Fax 06131/28 48 66 Email: info@vz-rlp.de www.verbraucherzentrale-rlp.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 06 81/5 00 89-0 Fax 06 81/5 00 89-22 Email: vz-saar@vz-saar.de www.vz-saar.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0341/69 62 90 Fax 0341/68 92 826 Email: vzs@vzs.de www.verbraucherzentrale-sachsen.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0345/2 98 03 29 Fax 0345/2 98 03 26 Email: vzsa@vzsa.de www.vzsa.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0431/5 90 99-0 Fax 0431/5 90 99 77 Email: info@verbraucherzentrale-sh.de www.verbraucherzentrale-sh.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 0361/5 55 14-0 Fax 0361/5 55 14 40 Email: info@vzth.de www.vzth.de
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Protects consumers’ interests by providing information and advice; authorised to bring collective actions in the interests of consumers (see § 2 of the statute). |
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Tel. 07851/991480 Fax 07851/9914811 Email: info@cec-zev.eu www.cec-zev.eu
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Protect the interests of Consumers through education; and Consultancy services in rental, housing and Leasing matters (cf. § 2) Point 1 of the Statutes) |
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Tel: (372-6) 20 17 00 Fax: (372-6) 20 17 01 Email: info@consumer.ee Veebiaadress: www.consumer.ee |
Supervision of general consumer protection in connection with the marketing of goods and the provision of services, and supervision of consumer contracts in connection with package travel guarantees. |
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Tel: (372 7) 37 41 40 Fax: (372-7) 37 41 42 Email: sam@sam.ee Veebiaadress: www.sam.ee |
Supervision in connection with the marketing and advertising of medicines |
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Tel. (353-1) 402 55 00 Fax (353-1) 402 55 01 Email: odca@entemp.ie Internet: www.odca.ie |
Independent statutory officer responsible for providing consumers with advice and information, regulating credit intermediaries, licensing pawnbrokers and enforcing a wide range of consumer protection legislation. |
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Tel.: (30) 21 09 57 78 77 Fax: (30) 21 09 53 34 71 Email: inka@inka.org.gr Internet: www.inka.org.gr |
Protects consumers’ rights and interests. |
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Email: consumers@kepka.org Internet: www.kepka.org Tel: (30) 23 10 26 94 49 Fax: (30) 23 1024 22 11 |
Protects consumers’ rights and interests. |
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Email: ekpizo@ath.fothenet.gr Internet: www.ekpizo.gr Tel: (30) 21 03 30 44 44 Fax: (30) 21 03 30 05 91 |
Protects consumers’ rights and interests. |
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Email: info@ekato.org & ekato@ekato.org Internet: www.ekato.org Tel: (30) 23 10 22 64 26 94 93 21 Fax: (30) 23 10 90 85 19, (30) 23 10 22 64 26 |
Protects consumers’ rights and interests. |
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Email: ioannina@inka.gr Tel: (30) 26 51 06 51 78 Fax: (30) 26 51 06 51 78 |
Protects consumers’ rights and interests. |
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Tel: (30) 21 03 60 04 10 Fax: (30) 21 03 60 04 11 |
Protects consumers’ rights and interests. |
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Email: Macedonia@inka.gr Internet: www.inkamak.eisodos.com Tel: (30) 23 10 53 52 63 (11 72 1) Fax: (30) 23 10 51 74 92 |
Protects consumers’ rights and interests. |
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Tel: (30) 26 61 04 58 26 Fax: (30) 26 61 03 62 50 |
Protects consumers’ rights and interests. |
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Email: INKA-AIT@OTENET.GR Tel: (30) 26 41 02 44 44 Fax: (30) 26 41 02 13 44 |
Protects consumers’ rights and interests. |
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Tel: (30) 24 21 04 56 15 Fax: (30) 24 21 07 13 31 |
Protects consumers’ rights and interests. |
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Tel: (30) 210 4111080 Fax: (30) 210- 4111080 |
Protects consumer’s rights and interests. |
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Tel: (30) 21 09 82 91 52 Fax: (30) 21 09 82 50 96 |
Protects consumer’s rights and interests. |
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Tel: (30) 21 03 60 48 15-9, 36 02 411-9 Fax: (30) 21 03 61 64 64 Διεύθ. ηλεκ. ταχ.: info@acci.gr Email: info@acci.gr Internet: www.acci.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy. According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’. |
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Tel: (30) 210 3680700 Fax: (30) 210 3614726 Email: info@acsmi.gr Internet: www.acsmi.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy. According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’. |
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Tel: (30) 21 03 60 16-5, 36 33 08 0 (President’s office) Fax: (30) 21 03 61 97 35 Email: eea@eea.gr Internet: www.eea.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy. According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’. |
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Tel: (30) 23 10 37 01 00, 37 01 10 Fax: (30) 23 10 37 01 14 – 37 01 66 Email: root@ebeth.gr Internet: www.ebeth.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy. According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’. |
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Tel: (30) 23 10 24 16 68, 24 16 89 Fax: (30) 23 10 23 26 67 Email: info@veth.gr Internet: www.veth.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy. According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’. |
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Αριστοτέλους / Aristotelous 27, GR-54624 Θεσσαλονίκη / Thessaloniki Tel: (30) 23 10 27 52 55, 27 13 40, 27 14 88 (President’s office), 22 00 50 Fax: (30) 23 10 2716 49, 25 72 83 Email: epepthe@otenet.grepepthe@otenet.gr Internet: www.uhcci.gr/epimelitiria/EETH.html |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy. According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 21 04 17 72 41 - 5 Fax: (30) 21 04 17 86 80 Email: evepgr1@acci.grevepgr1@acci.gr Internet: www.uhcci.gr/epimelitiria/EBEP.html |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 21 04 11 04 43, 4 12 12 98, 4 17 47 65 Fax: (30 )21 04 17 94 95, 4 17 41 52 Email: info@bep.gr Internet: www.bep.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 21 04 12 15 03, 4 12 69 17 Fax: (30) 21 04 12 27 90 Email: eepir@otenet.gr Internet: www.eep.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 25 31 02 28 31, 3 68 31 Fax: (30) 25 31 02 67 14 Email: ccirodop@otenet.gr ; info@rodopicci.gr Internet: www.rodoppicci.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 25 31 02 25 47, 3 40 06, 8 14 70 - 9 Fax: (30) 25 31 02 58 66 Email: info@everodopi.gr Internet: www.everodopi.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 26 41 02 25 25, 572 62 Fax: (30) 26 41 02 25 90 Email: contact@epimetol.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 27 51 06 72 16, 630 23, 669 68 Fax: (30) 275 10 24 595 Email: ebear@otenet.gr Internet: www.arcci.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy. According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 27 10 22 71 41, 22 71 42, 23 71 23 Fax: (30) 27 10 23 37 38 Email: info@arcadianet.gr Internet: www.arcadianet.gr www.ikenet.gr , www.eic.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy. According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 26 81 02 87 28, 7 86 54 Fax: (30) 26 81 07 86 54 Email: epimarta@otenet.gr Internet: www.arta.chambernet.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy. According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 2610 27 77 79, 27 76 79, 27 80 56 Fax: (30) 26 10 27 65 19 Email: ea@e-a.gr Internet: www.e-a.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy. According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 22 61 02 82 81, 2 76 64 Fax: (30) 22 61 02 13 47 Email: info@viotiachamber.gr Internet: www.viotiachamber.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy. According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 24 62 08 55 01 (-3), 8 55 04, 8 55 05 Fax: (30) 24 62 08 03 10 8 03 33 Email: ebegreve@grevenanet.gr Internet: www.grevena.chambernet.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy. According to Article 10, pargraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 25 21 02 27 50, 2 49 95 Fax: (30) 25 10 25 835 Email: ccidrama@dramanet.gr Internet: www.ccidrama.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 22 41 04 42 00, Κάλυμνος: 22 43 05 15 17, Κως: 22 42 02 61 79, Κάρπαθος: 22 45 02 24 83 Fax: (30) 22 41 04 42 40 Email: info@ebed.gr Internet: www.ebed.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 25 51 02 62 23, 2 65 37 Fax: (30) 25 51 02 32 53 Email: epimevro@otenet.gr Internet: www.chamberofevros.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, pargraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 22 21 08 64 52 Fax: (30) 22 21 08 09 18 Email: epimevia@hol.gr Internet: www.eviachamber.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, pargraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 22 37 08 00 36, 2 36 28 Fax: (30) 22 37 08 04 40 |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 26 95 04 19 40 (-1), 20090 -1 -2 Fax: (30) 26 95 02 31 35 Email: zantecci@otenet.gr Internet: www.zantecci.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 26 21 03 41 54, 3 22 25, 3 68 95 Fax: (30) 26 21 03 17 91 Email: ilich-gr@otenet.gr Internet: www.helia.chambernet.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 23 31 02 54 70, 2 97 74, 2 47 34 Fax: (30) 23 31 02 53 30 Email: chamimat@otenet.gr Internet: www.imathiachamber.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 28 10 24 70 00 Fax: (30) 28 10 22 29 14 Email: root@ebeh.gr kapetanaki@ebeh.gr, Internet: www.ebeh.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 26 65 02 94 80 (-88) Fax: (30) 26 65 02 94 89 Email: pezo@otenet.gr Internet: www.uhcci.gr/epimelitiria/THESPROTIA.html |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 26 51 0 2 62 73 (President’s office), 223 89 24 7 09 , 765 89 (EU Info Center) Fax: (30) 26 51 0 251 79 |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 25 10 22 33 25, 22 33 28, 22 22 57, 22 22 12 Fax: (30) 25 10 83 59 46 Email: eic157@otenet.gr Internet: www.chamberofkavala.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 24 41 02 23 34, 2 23 01 Fax: (30) 24 41 02 22 38 Email: karditsaacci@cld.gr Internet: www.karditsaacci@cld.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 24 67 02 69 26, 2 89 81 (President’s office), 2 95 28 Fax: (30) 24 67 02 24 42 Email: kastcham@otenet.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 26 61 03 98 13, 3 98 14, 3 19 98 Fax: (30) 26 61 04 00 88 Email: corfucci@otenet.gr Internet: www.cci-kerkyra.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 26 71 02 22 53, 2 49 59 Fax: (30) 26 71 02 61 90 Email: chamberk@otenet.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 23 41 02 45 80, 2 45 81, 2 09 23 Fax: (30) 23 41 02 09 24, 2 09 26 Email: ebekilk@otenet.gr Internet: www.gbi.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 24 61 03 46 69, 4 16 93 Fax: (30) 26 83 92 45 68 Email: Chambers@otenet.gr Internet: www.kozani.chambernet.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 27 41 02 44 64, 8 59 86, 2 64 04, 2 64 03 Fax: (30) 27 41 0 2 11 73 Email: info@korinthcc.gr Internet: www.korinthcc.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 22 81 08 23 46, 8 02 46, 8 74 03 Fax: (30) 22 81 08 65 55 Email: info@cycladescc.gr Internet: www.cycladescc.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 27 33 02 22 79, 2 38 04 Fax: (30) 27 33 02 20 08 Email: gytheioc@otenet.gr Internet: www.lcci.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 24 10 53 64 53, 25 53 88 (President’s office), 25 47 38, 53 64 52, 53 24 47, 53 69 00 Fax: (30) 24 10 25 75 22 Email: info@Larissa-chamber.gr Internet: www.Larissa-chamber.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 28 41 02 22 31, 2 71 40, 2 71 50, 2 83 01 Fax: (30) 28 41 02 38 31 Email: info@epimlas.gr Internet: www.epimlas.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 22 51 02 84 31, 2 85 64, 2 92 17, 2 99 32 (President’s office) Fax: (30) 2 32 75 |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 26 45 02 23 81 Fax: (30) 26 45 02 23 81 Email: ebelef@otenet.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 24 21 02 37 66, 2 32 71 Fax: (30) 24 21 03 12 11 Email: info@c-magnesia.gr Internet: www.c-magnesia.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 27 21 06 22 00 Fax: (30) 27 21 06 22 29, 8 27 41 Email: info@kalamata.chambernet.gr Internet: www.kalamata.chambernet.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 25 41 02 51 05, 2 25 33 Fax: (30) 25 41 02 59 87 Email: ebex@otenet.gr Internet: www.ebex.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 23 81 02 65 55 - 6, 2 67 35 Fax: (30) 23 81 02 90 29 Email: champella@pel.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 23 51 02 32 11, 2 43 11 Fax: ++30) 23 51 02 51 24 Email: champier@otenet.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 26 82 02 94 14 Fax: (30) 26 82 02 92 83 Email: info@preveza.chambernet.gr Internet: www.preveza.chambernet.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 28 31 02 22 14 Fax: (30) 28 31 05 50 86 Email: eber@otenet.gr Internet: www.eber.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 22 73 08 79 70, 8 79 80 Fax: (30) 22 73 02 27 84 Email: samcci@otenet.gr Internet: www.samoscci.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 23 21 09 97 20, 9 97 19 (γραφείο προέδρου) Fax: (30) 23 21 09 9740 Email: eves@otenet.gr Internet: www.eves.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 24 31 02 74 93, 2 49 89, 7 47 20 Fax: (30) 24 31 03 89 45 Email: info@trikala.chambernet.gr Internet: www.trikala.chambernet.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 22 31 02 21 12, 2 13 95 Fax: (30) 22 31 03 09 85 Email: info@fthiotidoscc.gr Internet: www.fthiotidoscc.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Aarticle 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 23 85 02 23 34, 2 24 66 Fax: (30) 23 85 02 80 20 Email: eveflorinas@acn.gr http: Δικτυακός τόπος: www.ebef.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Aarticle 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 22 65 02 86 97, 2 36 51 Fax: (30) 22 65 02 21 85 Email: epim-fo@hol.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Aarticle 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Πολυτεχνείου /Polytehniou 58, GR-63100 Πολύγυρος / Polygyros Tel: (30) 23 71 02 42 00, 2 43 00 Fax: (30) 23 71 02 13 55 Email: info@epichal.gr Internet: www.epichal.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Aarticle 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 28 21 05 23 29, 45 34 9, 40 62 4 (President’s office) Fax: (30) 28 21 02 83 07 Email: epimel@chania-cci.gr Internet: www.chania-cci.gr |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
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Tel: (30) 22 71 04 43 30 - 1 Fax: (30) 22 71 04 43 32 Email: epimeliti@otenet.gr Website: chios.proodos.gr/chamber |
Protects and develops the trade, industry and skilled-craft sectors; formation of economic policy According to Article 10, paragraphes 9 and 15 of the Greek Law no 2251/94, ‘Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts can bring injunctive actions aiming to the protection of consumers’ collective interests’ |
SPAIN
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C/Príncipe de Vergara, 54 E-28006 Madrid Tel. +34 91 822 45 05 +34 91 822 45 07 dgconsumo@consumo.gob.es |
Central government body which, pursuant to Article 51 of the Constitution and the consolidated text of the General Law on the Protection of Consumers and Users, promotes and fosters consumers’ and users’ rights |
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Tel. (34) 95 504 10 89 dg.consumo.csalud@juntadeandalucia.es |
Government agency responsible for market surveillance and the protection of consumers’ and users’ rights |
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Plaza del Pilar, 3 E-50071 Zaragoza Tel. (34) 976 71 56 12 +34 976 71 33 46 consumo@aragon.es |
Government agency responsible for market surveillance and the protection of consumers’ and users’ rights |
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C/ Ciriaco Miguel Vigil, 9 E-33006 Oviedo Tel. (34) 985 10 83 21 asac@asturias.org |
Government agency responsible for market surveillance and protection of consumers’ and users’ rights |
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Tel. (34) 971 17 95 36 +34 971 17 79 79 secretaria@dgconsum.caib.es |
Government agency responsible for market surveillance and protection of consumers’ and users’ rights |
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Tel. (34) 928 79 61 49 rctfe.consumo@gobiernodecanarias.org |
Government agency responsible for market surveillance and protection of consumers’ and users’ rights |
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C/Albert Einstein, 4.- 3a planta E-39011 Santander Tel. (34) 942 20 82 34 servicioconsumo@cantabria.es |
Government agency responsible for market surveillance and the protection of consumers’ and users’ rights. |
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Tel. (34) 925 33 01 73 +34 925 25 96 53 dg2030yconsumo@jccm.es |
Government agency responsible for market surveillance and protection of consumers’ and users’ rights |
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Tel. (34) 983 32 43 92 +34 983 324 391 comercioyconsumo@jcyl.es |
Government agency responsible for market surveillance and protection of consumers’ and users’ rights |
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Tel. (34) 93 883 90 56 +34 93 883 92 50 direccio_acc@gencat.cat |
Government agency responsible for market surveillance and protection of consumers’ and users’ rights |
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Tel. (34) 92 400 47 23 dgconsumo@salud-juntaex.es |
Government agency responsible for market surveillance and protection of consumers’ and users’ rights |
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Tel. (34) 981 54 55 91 cei.dxcomercio@xunta.es |
Government agency responsible for market surveillance and protection of consumers’ and users’ rights |
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Ramírez de Prado, 5 bis, 1a planta E-28045 Madrid Tel. (34) 91 310 57 73 +34 91 310 58 74 dgconsumo@madrid.org |
Government agency responsible for market surveillance and protection of consumers’ and users’ rights |
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Tel. (34) 968 35 75 14 consumomurcia@carm.es dgconsumoartesania@listas.carm.es |
Government agency responsible for market surveillance and protection of consumers’ and users’ rights |
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C/ Navarrería 39, 2a planta E-31001 Pamplona Tel. +34 848 42 46 71 +34 848 42 77 39 dgt@navarra.es |
Government agency responsible for market surveillance and protection of consumers’ and users’ rights |
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C/ General Vara de Rey, 8 - Entreplanta E-26001 Logroño Tel. +34 941 29 12 00 dg.salud@larioja.org |
Organismo de la administración pública dedicado al control de mercado y a la protección de los derechos de los (Government agency responsible for market surveillance and protection of consumers’ and users’ rights). |
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C/ Democracia, 77. Torre 2, pta 6a E-46018 Valencia Tel. +34 96 120 94 46 dgcc_ceic@gva.es |
Government agency responsible for market surveillance and protection of consumers’ and users’ rights |
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Tel. +34 945 06 21 40 kontsumobide@kontsumobide.eus |
Government agency responsible for market surveillance and protection of consumers’ and users’ rights |
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Cavanilles, 29, 2° D E-28007 Madrid Tel. +34 91 501 67 73 Fax +34 91 501 87 66 auc@auc.es |
Organización de consumidores y usuarios especializada en comunicaciones comerciales (Consumers’ and users’ organisation specialising in commercial communications) Also provides information and training for consumers and users and represents them in the various consumer participation bodies. |
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C/ Gran Vía 69, piso 1o, Oficina 103 E-28013 Madrid Tel. +34 91 364 13 84 cecu@cecu.es |
Consumers’ and users’ organisation of a general nature. Provides information and training for consumers and users and represents them in the various consumer participation bodies |
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Tel. +34 91 564 01 18 Fax +34 91 562 83 55 fuciest@hotmail.com |
Consumers’ and users’ organisation of a general nature. Provides information and training for consumers and users and represents them in the various consumer participation bodies |
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C/ Quintana, 1, 2° B E-28008 Madrid Tel. +34 91 593 09 35 Fax +34 91 593 18 14 hispacoop@hispacoop.es |
Consumers’ and users’ organisation of a general nature. Provides information and training for consumers and users and represents them in the various consumer participation bodies |
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C/ Albarracín, 21 E-28037 Madrid Tel. +34 91 722 60 61 Fax +34 91 754 38 70 ileana@ocu.org mvivar@ocu.org |
Consumers’ and users’ organisation of a general nature. Provides information and training for consumers and users and represents them in the various consumer participation bodies |
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Tel. +34 91 575 72 19 informacion@federacionunae.com |
Consumers’ and users’ organisation of a general nature. Provides information and training for consumers and users and represents them in the various consumer participation bodies |
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Tel. + 34 688 954 954 consumidoresenaccion@facua.org |
Consumers’ and users’ organisation of a general nature. Provides information and training for consumers and users and represents them in the various consumer participation bodies |
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C/ Gavín, 12 local E-50001 Zaragoza Tel. +34 976 39 00 60 Fax +34 976 39 01 99 institucional@adicae.net |
Consumers’ and users’ organisation focusing on the big consumer issues and on financial services in particular. Provides information and training for consumers and users and represents them in the various consumer participation bodies |
FRANCE
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Tel. (33) 144 53 73 93 Fax (33) 144 53 73 94 Email: adeicnat@adeic.asso.fr Internet: http://www.adeic.asso.fr President: Patrick Mercier General Secretary: Christian Huard |
Protection of consumers’ economic interests |
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Tel. (33) 140 52 85 85 Fax (33) 140 52 85 86 Email: afoc@wanadoo.fr Website: perso.wanadoo.fr/afoc President: Jean-Claude Mailly General Secretary: Raphaël Manzano |
Protection of consumers’ economic interests |
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Tel. (33) 148 10 65 65 Fax (33) 148 10 65 71 Email: leo.lagrange.consom@wanadoo.fr Internet: www.leolagrange-conso.org President: Marc Lagae General Secretary: Yves Blein |
Protection of consumers’ economic interests |
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Tel. (33) 142 03 81 14 Fax (33) 153 72 85 56 Email: asseco@cfdt.fr Internet: www.cfdt.fr/asseco President: Yvonne Delemotte General Secretary: René Machabert |
Protection of consumers’ economic interests |
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Tel. (33) 140 31 90 22 Fax (33) 140 31 92 74 Email: CGL.Nat@wanadoo.fr President: Henry de Gaulle General Secretary: Pierre Perio |
Protection of consumers’ economic interests |
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Tel. (33) 156 54 32 10 Fax (33) 143 20 72 02 Email: clcv@clcv.org Internet: www.clcv.org President: Reine-Claude Mader General Secretary: M.Alain Chosson |
Protection of consumers’ economic interests |
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Tel. (33) 147 00 02 40 Fax (33) 147 00 01 86 Email: cnafal@wanadoo.fr Internet: www.cnafal.com President: Michèle Fournier-Bernard General Secretary: Eric Comparat |
Protection of consumers’ economic interests |
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Tel. (33) 148 78 81 61 Fax (33) 148 78 07 35 Email: cnafc-conso@afc.France.org Internet: www.afcfrance.org President: Paul de Viguerie Directeur: Olivier Braillon |
Protection of consumers’ economic interests |
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Tel. (33) 148 57 04 64 Fax (33) 148 57 28 16 Email: cnl@lacnl.com President: Jean-Pierre Giacomo Administrateur: Philippe Denizot |
Protection of consumers’ economic interests |
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Tel. (33) 144 89 86 80 Fax (33) 140 35 29 52 Email: csf@csfriquet.org Internet: www.csfriquet.org President: M.Christian Zytynski General Secretary: François Édouard |
Protection of consumers’ economic interests |
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Tel. (33) 144 53 45 90 Fax (33) 145 96 07 88 Email: conso@familles-de-france.org Website: , www.familles-de-france.org President: Henri Joyeux General Secretary: Olivier Degauquier |
Protection of consumers’ economic interests |
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Tel. (33) 144 91 88 88 Fax (33) 144 91 88 89 Email: famillesrurales@wanadoo.fr Internet: www.famillesrurales.org President: Thierry Damient Directeur: Jean-Yves Martin |
Protection of consumers’ economic interests |
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Tel. (33) 143 35 02 83 Fax (33) 143 35 14 06 Email: fnaut@wanadoo.fr Website: perso.wanadoo.fr/fnaut President: Jean Sivardière General Secretary: Simone Bigorgne |
Protection of consumers’ economic interests |
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Tel. (33) 148 18 84 26 Fax (33) 148 18 84 82 Email: indecosa@cgt.fr Internet: www.cgt.fr/indecosa President: Daniel Collet General Secretary: Daniel Tournez |
Protection of consumers’ economic interests |
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Tel. (33) 101 49 57 93 00 Fax (33) 143 65 33 76 Email: orgeco@wanadoo.fr Website: perso.wanadoo.fr/orgeco/ President: Yves Sirot Sécrétaire Général: Sylvie Martin-Pernot |
Protection of consumers’ economic interests |
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Tel. (33) 143 48 55 48 Fax (33) 143 48 44 35 Email: mouvement@quechoisir.org Internet: www.quechoisir.org President: Alain Bazot Directeur: Jean-Louis Redon |
Protection of consumers’ economic interests |
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Tel. (33) 144 54 50 54 Fax (33) 144 54 50 66 Email: ufcsnational@wanadoo.fr Internet: www.ufcs.org President: Chantal Jannet General Secretary: Elisabeth Leveque |
Protection of consumers’ economic interests |
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Tel. (33) 149 95 36 00 Fax (33) 140 16 12 76 Email: nbrun@unaf.fr Internet: www.unaf.fr President: Hubert Brin Directeur: Monique Sassier |
Protection of consumers’ economic interests |
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Protection of consumer interests; enquiries; injunctions |
ITALY
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tel. (39)02-661 54 11 fax (39)02-642 52 93 associazione@consumatoriutenti.it www.consumatoriutenti.it; www.mangiosano.org |
Seeks solely to achieve social solidarity by protecting the rights of consumers and users; prohibited from pursuing various activities; the main objective of the association is to secure benefits for consumers and users who are disadvantaged owing to their physical, mental, economic, social or family situation (Art. 3 of the Statutes). |
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tel. (39)06-441 70 21 fax (39)06-44 17 02 30 adiconsum@adiconsum.it www.adiconsum.it |
Seeks solely to protect the rights and interests of consumers and users including: rights relating to health, safety and quality of products and services; appropriate information and fair advertising; fairness, transparency and equality regarding contractual relations relating to goods and services; provision of public services in accordance with quality and efficiency standards; information on responsible, critical, appropriate and eco-friendly consumption as well as rational energy use; information on the use of money to prevent over- indebtedness and usury; assistance and support for those who fall victim to usury or need assistance (Art. 1 of the Statutes) |
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tel. (39)06-4825849 fax (39)06-4819028 adoc@adoc.org www.adoc.org |
Pursues the statutory aim of protecting consumers and users by undertaking actions which guarantee rights and safeguard a higher standard of living (Art. 2 of the Statutes). |
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tel. (39)06-48 18 632 fax (39)06-48 18 633 info@adusbef.it www.adusbef.it |
Operates in Italy with the aim of helping, protecting, representing and defending users of banking and financial services and those involved with common investment funds or any other activity directly or indirectly related to credit services (Art. 1 of the Statutes). |
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tel. (39)02-668901 fax (39)02-66890288 pr@altroconsumo.it;press@altroconsumo.it www.altroconsumo.it |
Promotes and defends the interests of consumers and users of goods and services and undertakes any initiative liable to guarantee such interests, both individually and collectively (Art. 2 of the Statutes). |
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tel. (39)06-68 33 617 fax (39)06-68 67 434 info@assoutenti.it www.assoutenti.it |
Pursues the sole aim of protecting users and consumers by carrying out social solidarity activities and protecting civil rights (Art. 2 of the Statutes). |
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tel. (39)0471-97 55 97 fax (39)0471-97 99 14 www.centroconsumatori.it; www.euroconsumatori.org; www.assicurarsibene.it |
The union of associations and organisations of the Alto Adige operates solely in the field of consumer protection. It seeks to protect the interests of consumers and users, employing its own and consumers’ structures and autonomous departments which are separate from the other general activities (Art. 1 of the Statutes). |
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tel. (39)06-36 71 81 fax (39)o6-36 71 83 33 procuratori@cittadinanzattiva.it www.cittadinanzattiva.it |
A public participation movement which seeks to protect human rights by promoting and practising social and political rights at national, European and international level. It seeks to eliminate waste and combat corruption and, working closely with the vast consumer movement, safeguard the rights of consumers and users and protect the environment, land, health as well as individual and collective security (Art. 1 of the Statutes). |
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tel. (39)06-37 25 809 fax (39)06-37 01 709 codacons.info@tiscali.it www.codacons.it |
Pursues the sole aim of protecting, using its own legitimate means and in particular with recourse to legal instruments, the rights and interests of consumers and users, as well as immigrants and refugees, with regard to public organisations and private producers and providers of goods and services in order to eliminate the market distortions identified by the Commission for abuse and other offences against public administration (Art. 2 of the Statutes). |
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tel. (39)06-55 30 18 08 fax (39)06-55 30 70 81 codicin@codici.org www.codici.org |
Facilitates independent and democratic social training, without profit-making aims. The centre pursues the sole objective of carrying out any cultural, social, political and legal activities in order to promote, uphold and protect the rights and interests of consumers and users, and in particular those who are disadvantaged (Art. 3 of the Statutes). |
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tel. (39)052-12 30 134 fax (39)052-28 57 17 confcons@tin.it www.confconsumatori.it |
Seeks solely to protect consumers and users, without pursuing profit-making aims, and focuses on achieving social solidarity (Art. 2 of the Statutes). |
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tel. (39)06-42 02 07 55 fax (39)06-47 42 48 09 federconsumatori@federconsumatori.it www.federconsumatori.it |
Supports, provides training and information and protects all consumers and users, in particular those who are economically and socially disadvantaged (Art. 2 of the Statutes). |
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tel. (39)02-28 38 92 82 fax (39)02-28 38 93 43 info@casadelconsumatore.it www.casadelconsumatore.it |
Operates exclusively at EU, national, regional and local level in order to provide information and promote, support, protect, represent and defend the individual and collective rights and interests of consumers of goods and users of services as well as the various interests of consumers and users in general (Art. 1 of the Statutes). |
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tel. (39)02-48 30 36 59 fax (39)02-48 30 26 11 ufficiostampa@legaconsumatori.it www.legaconsumatori.it |
Seeks to promote, organise and enhance as effectively as possible the individual and collective resources of partners with regard to training, information and self-protection in order to identify and meet the needs of the community; promotes and coordinates the setting up of economic bodies based on self-management and the direct involvement of individuals in order to protect salary purchasing power and programmed and conscious consumption; seeks a new development model which takes into account new consumer means so as to determine and modify the forms of capitalist production, processing and marketing; protects the physical and moral well-being of citizens against production and service companies, including recourse to legal means; helps develop and support the ideals and values of the workers’ and tenant farmers’ movement, favouring forms of cooperation based on shared and mutual experience (Art. 3 of the Statutes). |
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tel. (39)06-48 80 053 fax (39)06-48 20 227 info@movimentoconsumatori.it www.movimentoconsumatori.it |
Protects the rights and interests of consumers and users in general, as referred to in Art. 2 of the law of 30 July 1998 (No. 281), as well as those of savers; seeks to improve the quality of life of such persons; promotes the development of consumer culture and provides information and training on sustainable and environmentally compatible consumerism (Art. 2 of the Statutes). |
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tel. (39)06-86 39 92 08 fax (39)06-86 38 84 06 info@mdc.it www.helpconsumatori.it |
Autonomous and non-profit-making association operating in Italy which seeks solely to achieve solidarity and social promotion and protect the rights of citizens, consumers and users (Art. 1 of the Statutes). |
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tel. (39)06-32 69 531 fax (39)06-32 34 616 info@consumatori.it www.consumatori.it |
Pursues the statutory aims of representing and protecting indiscriminately the interests of all consumers, including users of public and private services, in particular those disadvantaged due to their weak negotiating position and the lack of information compared with professionals; defends, if required, legal rights against ordinary and administrative legal authorities and within international bodies and assists with regard to relations with suppliers of public and private goods and services (Art. 2 of the Statutes). |
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Tel. 06 42009318 Fax 06 42009322 Email: info@asso-consum.it www.asso-consum.it |
In the years immediately after it was founded, Asso-consum was mainly active in the parliamentary field: between 2002 and 2007, at least 600 parliamentary questions were prompted by its reports. As it gradually recruited more staff, it acquired the additional capacity to provide assistance, guidance and training for consumers (both members and non-members) and also free legal advice in the following areas: credit and savings, contracts, telecommunications, transport, class actions, health, tourism, the environment, food and privacy. Asso-Consum has recently been involved in initiatives of national significance: namely, the negotiations with Costa Crociere on compensation for the Concordia passengers, the presentation of the referendum on abolishing the reimbursement of political parties' election expenses and the class action against the Banca di Campania in respect of commission charged on highest debit balances. |
CYPRUS
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Tel.: (357) 22 86 71 53 Fax: (357) 22 37 51 20 Email: perm.sec@mcit.gov.cy |
The aim of the service is to safeguard consumers’ health, safety and economic interests. The service is responsible for both the adoption of EU Directives and the application of harmonized legislation. |
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Tel.: (357) 22 51 61 12/3/4 Fax: (357) 22 51 61 18 Email: cyconsas@spidernet.net and cca@spidernet.net www.cyprusconsumers.org.cy |
The aim of the association is to defend consumers’ rights as laid down by the United Nations and the EU and to educate consumers so that they are fully aware of their rights and obligations. |
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Tel.: (357) 22 31 31 11 (357) 22 46 30 03 Fax: (357) 22 46 30 77 Email: consumersunion@cytanet.com.cy www.consumersunion.org.cy |
The aim is to defend and to promote all consumers’ interests indiscriminately and to safeguard their rights to a comfortable and healthy life in a sustainable and developed environment. |
LATVIA
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Tālr: (371) 73 38 026 Fakss: (371) 73 38 024 E-pasts: tpkc@apollo.lv www.ptac.gov.lv |
To implement the protection of consumer rights and interests. |
LITHUANIA
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Tel.: (370) 52 62 67 51 Fax.: (370) 52 79 14 66 El. p. tarnyba@vvtat.lt www.vvtat.lt |
The National Service for the Protection of Consumer Rights is a government institute, responsible for conducting consumer protection policy and coordinating the activity of inspectorate institutions for product safety and the defence of consumer rights. |
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Tel: (370) 611 35509 info@lvoa.lt www.lvoa.lt |
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Tel: (370) 686 25661 konfederacija@vartotojai.eu www.vartotojai.eu |
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LUXEMBOURG
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Tel: (352) 49 60 22-1 Fax: (352) 49 49 57 E-mail : ulc@pt.lu Internet: www.ulc.lu |
Information, education, protection, consumer protection, legal services, consultation with experts, legal assistance, representation with public authorities. |
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Tel.: (352) 45 00 45-1 Fax: (352) 45 04 55 Email: acl@acl.lu www.acl.lu |
Protects and promotes the interests of car drivers as consumers. |
HUNGARY
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Tel.: (36) 1 31 17 030 Fax: (36)1 33 17 386 Email: baranovszky@ofe.hu Contact: dr.Baranovszky György, President |
Representation and protection of the interests of Hungarian consumers. Collaborates on formulating and legislating national consumer protection policy, and maintains relations with domestic and foreign consumer protection organisations. |
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Tel.: (36) 1 31 17 030 Fax: (36) 1 33 17 386 |
General representation and protection of consumer interests and enforcement of their rights. Collaborates on formulating and legislating consumer protection policy and setting official prices; assists with obtaining legal redress. |
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Tel.: (36)1 22 41 478 Fax: (36)1 22 41 478 |
Represents, protects and enforces the interests of Hungarian energy consumers. Collaborates on the regulation of matters of energy management concerning small and large consumers and provides legal advice. |
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Tel.: (36)1 42 54 507 Fax: (36)1 42 54 507 |
General representation and protection of consumer interests and enforcement of their rights. |
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Tel.: (36) 134 51 800 Fax: (36) 1 34 51 801 |
Protection of the motoring interests of association members. |
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Tel.: (36)-88 57 83 90 Fax: (36) 88 57 83 91 Email: csalan@csalan.hu |
Representation and protection of the interests of Hungarian consumers. Collaborates on formulating and legislating national consumer protection policy, and maintains relations with domestic and foreign consumer protection organisations. |
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Email: info@fjsz.hu Representative: Dr. Márk Erdélyi, President |
The aim of the organisation is to enforce consumers’ rights; to expose infringements affecting consumers; safeguard consumers’ interests; raise awareness of consumers’ rights; support consumer protection activities carried out by the state and other bodies; to extend consumers’ rights, and take steps to make protection more effective. |
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Email: pite2008@gmail.com Representative: Dr Dénes Lázár, President |
Developing consumer awareness; understanding, knowledge and protection of local and national consumer interests; shaping and developing national consumer behaviour; examining, presenting and researching consumer behaviour; providing consumer protection services, promoting consumer information and lobbying, helping to make consumer protection more effective; supporting consumers in legal disputes with utility companies, telecommunication companies, financial institutions, financial service providers, insurance companies, insurance brokers, parking companies, travel agents, estate agents and all other commercial companies. |
MALTA
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Email: godwin.mangion@gov.mt Tel. +356 21496919 |
To enforce the corresponding national legislation transposing:
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Tel. 22915045 / 22915058 Email: marie-louise.mangion@gov.mt |
To enforce the corresponding national legislation transposing:
Both Directives have been transposed to by virtue of the Malta Travel and tourism Services Act (Cap. 409). |
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Tel. +356 21 221281 Fax +356 21 240855 Email: kaquilina@ba-malta.org |
To enforce the corresponding national legislation transposing Council Directive 89/552/EEC of 3 October 1989 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by Law, Regulation or Administrative Action in Member States concerning the pursuit of television broadcasting activities (and as subsequently amended). |
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Tel: (+356) 2343 9112 Fax: (+356) 2343 9161 Email: patricia.vella@gov.mt |
To enforce the corresponding national legislation transposing Council Directive 92/28/EEC of 31 March 1992 regarding advertising of medicinal products for human use. The Medicines Products (Injunction to advertising) Regulations, 2008 are foreseen to be published in the Government Gazette of Malta in January / February 2008. |
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Tel. +356 2133 6840 Fax +356 2133 6846 Email: philip.a.micallef@mca.org.mt Internet: www.mca.org.mt |
To enforce the corresponding national legislation transposing: Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services, in particular electronic commerce, in the Internal Market. Electronic Commerce (General) Regulations (LN251/06), Regulation 15 Regulations made in accordance with Article 25 of the Electronic Commerce Act (Cap. 426) |
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Tel. 00356 21239091 Tel. 00356 79836128 President Mr. Benny Borg Bonello info@camalta.org.mt bborgbonello@camalta.org.mt |
To enforce the corresponding national legislation transposing: — Council Directive 84/450/EEC of 10 September 1984 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning misleading advertising and subsequent amendments to the Directive; — Directive 97/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 1997 on the protection of consumers in respect of distance contracts; — Directive 2005/29/EC of 11 May 2005 concerning unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices in the internal market and amending Directives 84/450/EEC, 97/7/EC, 98/27/EC and 2002/65/EC and Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 (Unfair Commercial Practices Directive); — Council Directive 87/102/EEC of 22 December 1986 for the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning consumer credit and subsequent amendments to the Directive; — Council Directive 93/13/EEC of 5 April 1993 on unfair terms in consumer contracts; Council Directive 85/577/EEC of 20 December 1985 to protect the consumer in respect of contracts negotiated away from business premises. |
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Tel. 356 21246289 Email: associationforconsumerrights@gmail.com President Stefan Xuereb Email: stefan@camalta.org Tel. 21432661 Mobile 79233333 Hon General Secretary Grace Attard Email: grace.attard@gmail.com Tel. 356 21488391 Mobile 356 99225445 |
To enforce the corresponding national legislation transposing: — Council Directive 84/450/EEC of 10 September 1984 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning misleading advertising and subsequent amendments to the Directive; — Directive 97/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 1997 on the protection of consumers in respect of distance contracts; — Directive 2005/29/EC of 11 May 2005 concerning unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices in the internal market and amending Directives 84/450/EEC, 97/7/EC, 98/27/EC and 2002/65/EC and Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 (Unfair Commercial Practices Directive); — Council Directive 87/102/EEC of 22 December 1986 for the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning consumer credit and subsequent amendments to the Directive; — Council Directive 93/13/EEC of 5 April 1993 on unfair terms in consumer contracts; Council Directive 85/577/EEC of 20 December 1985 to protect the consumer in respect of contracts negotiated away from business premises. |
NETHERLANDS
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Tel. (31-70) 445 45 45 Fax (31-70) 445 45 96 1e) Koos Peters, kpeters@consumentenbond.nl 2e) Wibo Koole, wkoole@consumentenbond.nl Internet: www.consumentenbond.nl |
Seeks to enable consumers to make easier and better choices in a sustainable and socially justifiable society. |
AUSTRIA
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Tel. (43-1) 501 05 42 96 Fax (43-1) 50 20 62 43 Email: huberta.maitz-strassnig@wko.at |
Represents and promotes the common interests of its members and of industry and trade and individual members (§ 1 of the Wirtschaftskammergesetz = Chamber of Commerce Act). Protects the collective interests of consumers pursuant to § 28(1), § 28(a)(1), § 29(1) of the KSchG and § 1, § 2(1) und § 14(1) of the UWG. |
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Tel. (43-1) 501 65 25 50 Fax (43-1) 501 65 25 32 Email: helmut.gahleitner@akwien.or.at |
Represents and promotes the social, economic, occupational and cultural interests of workers; contributes towards improving the economic and social situation of workers and their families, implements measures in matters relating to education, culture, environmental protection, consumer protection, organisation of leisure time, protection and promotion of health and living conditions and the promotion of full employment; involved in establishing prices and competition rules; provides advice and legal protection in matters pertaining to labour law and social law, including representation. Protects the collective interests of consumers pursuant to § 1, § 2(1) und § 14(1) of the UWG. |
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Tel. (43-1) 534 41 85 00 Fax (43-1) 534 41 85 09 Email: pkrecht@pklwk.at |
Promotes the national economic role of agriculture and forestry and represents their economic interests. Protects the collective interests of consumers pursuant to § 1, § 2(1) und § 14(1) of the UWG. . |
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Tel. (43-1) 53 44 44 05 Fax (43-1) 53 44 45 52 Email: thomas.maurer-muehlleitner@oegb.or.at |
Represents the social, economic and cultural interests of all gainfully employed people other than the self-employed (manual workers, white-collar workers, public servants, including apprentices or persons in a similar situation), the unemployed, even if they have not yet had the opportunity to be gainfully employed (other than in self-employment), pupils and students who intend to go into gainful employment (other than self-employment) and other occupational groups (such as freelancers or people working in private practice), provided they can be compared, in terms of their activity, with people who are gainfully employed other than in self-employment. Protects the collective interests of consumers pursuant to § 1, § 2(1) und § 14(1) of the UWG. |
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Tel. (43-1) 58 87 73 33 Fax (43-1) 588 77 75 Email: pkolba@vki.or.at |
Advises, informs and protects consumers against misleading and unfair advertising and sales methods, and in legal matters pertaining to the purchase of goods and services. Protects the collective interests of consumers pursuant to § 1, § 2(1) und § 14(1) of the UWG. |
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Tel. (43-1) 512 23 31 Fax (43-1) 512 23 31/ 70 Email: oelakt@netway.at |
Promotes cooperation between chambers of agricultural workers, provides advice and deals with common matters that fall within the sphere of responsibility of the chambers of agricultural workers (employees’ section). Protects the collective interests of consumers pursuant to § 28(1), § 28(a)(1) and § 29(1) of the KSchG. |
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Tel. (43-1) 892 34 65 Fax (43-1) 892 34 65 / 24 Email: kontakt@seniorenrat.at |
Ensures that all economic, social and cultural facilities are accessible to the older generation in keeping with its needs; contributes towards solving problems of social, old-age and health policy, and supports the provision of advice, information and care for the elderly. Protects the collective interests of consumers pursuant to § 28(1), § 28(a)(1) and § 29(1) of the KSchG. |
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Tel. (43-1) 514 50 32 92 Fax (43-1) 505 78 93 Email: office@schutzverband.at |
Combats unfair competition, especially trade libel in economic life. Protects the collective interests of consumers pursuant to § 1, § 2(1) und § 14(1) of the UWG. |
POLAND
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tel.:centrala: (48 22) 551-77-00 tel.:przyjęcia interesantów : (48 22) 551-77-60; 551-78-11 fax : (48 22) 827-64-53 |
Under Article 208 of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland, the Commissioner for Citizens' Rights shall safeguard the freedoms and rights of persons and citizens specified in the Constitution and other normative acts. His specific responsibilities were laid down in the Act of 15 July 1987 on the Commissioner for Citizens' Rights (consolidated text: Official Gazette 2001 No. 14 p.147) The Commissioner for Citizens' Rights takes appropriate action under the Act if he is informed of any infringement of freedoms or human and civil rights. |
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Tel. (48 22) 33 37392 (48 22) 33 37328 Fax: (48 22) 33 37 329 E mail: rzecznik@rzu.gov.pl |
The Insurance Ombudsman acts on the basis of the Act of 22 May 2003 on the supervision of insurance and pensions and on the Insurance Ombudsman. Under the Act, the Insurance Ombudsman can request clarification from insurance companies, the Polish Motor Insurers' Bureau and the Insurance Guarantee Fund on: -individual matters, at the request of the policyholder; - general insurance conditions or internal regulations which, in the view of the Insurance Ombudsman, are disadvantageous for policyholders and; - non-compliant insurance services provided by insurers. In addition, the Insurance Ombudsman is authorised to refer to the Finance Minster issues concerning mandatory insurance or to call for possible changes in the regulations on mandatory insurance. |
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T: (48 22) 826 17 12; T/F: (48 22) 827 76 37 Email: mrothert@warszawa.um.gov.pl konsument@warszawa.um.gov.pl |
Under the Act of 15 December 2000 on Competition and Consumer Protection (Official Gazette 2003 No. 86, p. 804 with subsequent changes), the Regional and Municipal Consumer Ombudsmen represent the local authorities in the field of consumer protection. The main responsibilities of the Consumer Ombudsman are:
The Consumer Ombudsman can, in particular, institute legal proceedings on behalf of consumers and, with their agreement, intervene in consumer protection proceedings already in progress. |
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Under Article 39 of the Act of 15 December 2000 on Competition and Consumer Protection (Official Gazette 2003 No. 86, p. 804 with subsequent changes), consumer organisations are empowered to represent consumer interests in cases against administrative bodies and local authorities and can participate in the creation of national consumer policy. The organisations mentioned in section 1 have the right to:
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PORTUGAL
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Telf.: (351) 296 62 97 26 Fax : (351) 296 62 97 26 Email: secretariadodeangradoheroismo@acra.pt consumidores@acra.pt web site: www.acra.pt |
Promote public actions aimed at consumer information, awareness and education; encouraging and preparing consumers to defend their interests; Conduct studies and issue opinions, processing and publishing them when necessary; Create a legal advisory service for consumers in accordance with the terms to be defined by the Secretary General; Undertake or order analyses, tests and other examinations on the quality of products; Promote various types of meetings to discuss problems that affect Consumers. |
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Tel. (351) 239 40 48 40 Fax: (351) 239 40 47 38 Email: acop.geral@mail.telepac.pt Internet: http://planeta.clix.pt/acop |
Protection of consumers that are its members and consumers in general; Promote, diffuse and oversee application and respect for the consumer rights recognised under the Constitution and by law; Study all issues that are of interest to consumers and seek solutions to them. |
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Tel. (351) 265 23 79 70 Fax (351) 265 23 79 70 Email: acset-setubal@iol.pt |
Defend consumers in general. |
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Tel: 21 371 02 00 Fax: 21 371 02 99 Email: : decolx@deco.pt Web: www.deco.proteste.pt |
The purpose of this association is to defend the rights and legitimate interests of consumers |
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Tel. +351 910 977 799 Email: info@iusomnibus.eu www.iusomnibus.eu |
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ROMANIA
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Tel/fax: +40-(21)-311.02.43 Email: office@apc-romania.ro Web: www.apc-romania.ro |
Represents consumers and promotes their interests, offers information for consumers and provides education. |
SLOVENIA
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Tel.: (386 2) 251 68 83
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Non-governmental consumer organisation According to articles 74, 75 and 76 of the Slovenian Consumer Protection Law, ‘the Chambers of commerce and handicrafts can bring injunctive actions for the protection of consumers’ collective rights’. |
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Tel.: (386 1) 474 06 00 Fax.: (386 1) 433 33 71 Mipor@zps-zveza.si
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Non-governmental consumer organisation According to articles 74, 75 and 76 of the Slovenian Consumer Protection Law, ‘the Chambers of commerce and handicrafts can bring injunctive actions for the protection of consumers’ collective rights’. |
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Tel. 386 5 628 87 50 Fax 386 5 654 08 80 ks_zusterna@siol.net
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Non-governmental consumer organisation According to articles 74, 75 and 76 of the Slovenian Consumer Protection Law, ‘the Chambers of commerce and handicrafts can bring injunctive actions for the protection of consumers’ collective rights’. |
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Tel.: (386 3) 541 26 05 Fax.: (386 3) 492 35 11 janez.tercek@triera.net
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Non-governmental consumer organisation According to articles 74, 75 and 76 of the Slovenian Consumer Protection Law, ‘the Chambers of commerce and handicrafts can bring injunctive actions for the protection of consumers’ collective rights’. |
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Tel.: (386 1) 256 88 77 Fax.: (386 1) 256 88 77 varstvo.potrosnikov@siol.net
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Non-governmental consumer organisation According to articles 74, 75 and 76 of the Slovenian Consumer Protection Law, ‘the Chambers of commerce and handicrafts can bring injunctive actions for the protection of consumers’ collective rights’. |
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Tel.: (386 4) 236 25 40 andrej.tavcar2@guest.arnes.si
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Non-governmental consumer organisation According to articles 74, 75 and 76 of the Slovenian Consumer Protection Law, ‘the Chambers of commerce and handicrafts can bring injunctive actions for the protection of consumers’ collective rights’. |
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Fax.: (386 7) 814 91 49 metod.tekavcic@guest.arnes.si
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Non-governmental consumer organisation According to articles 74, 75 and 76 of the Slovenian Consumer Protection Law, ‘the Chambers of commerce and handicrafts can bring injunctive actions for the protection of consumers’ collective rights’. |
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zdr.pot.pom@siol.net Trg zmage 4 SLO – 9000 Murska Sobota |
Non-governmental consumer organisation According to articles 74, 75 and 76 of the Slovenian Consumer Protection Law, ‘the Chambers of commerce and handicrafts can bring injunctive actions for the protection of consumers’ collective rights’. |
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Tel.: (386 5) 333 41 43 Fax.: (386 5) 334 651 toni.podbrscek@email.si
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Non-governmental consumer organisation According to articles 74, 75 and 76 of the Slovenian Consumer Protection Law, ‘the Chambers of commerce and handicrafts can bring injunctive actions for the protection of consumers’ collective rights’. |
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Tel.: (386 3) 566 90 40 Fax.:( 386 3) 566 90 41 tanja.drnovsek@siol.net
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Non-governmental consumer organisation According to articles 74, 75 and 76 of the Slovenian Consumer Protection Law, ‘the Chambers of commerce and handicrafts can bring injunctive actions for the protection of consumers’ collective rights’. |
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Tel.: (386 1) 474 06 00 Fax.: (386 1) 433 33 71 zps@zps-zveza.si
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Non-governmental consumer organisation According to articles 74, 75 and 76 of the Slovenian Consumer Protection Law, ‘the Chambers of commerce and handicrafts can bring injunctive actions for the protection of consumers’ collective rights’. |
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Tel.: (386 2) 534 93 90 Fax.: (386 2) 534 93 91 zdr.pot.pom@siol.net
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Non-governmental consumer organisation According to articles 74, 75 and 76 of the Slovenian Consumer Protection Law, ‘the Chambers of commerce and handicrafts can bring injunctive actions for the protection of consumers’ collective rights’. |
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Tel.: (386 1) 589 80 00 Fax.: (386 1) 589 81 00 infolink@gzs.si
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Chamber of Commerce of Slovenia According to articles 74, 75 and 76 of the Slovenian Consumer Protection Law, ‘the Chambers of commerce and handicrafts can bring injunctive actions for the protection of consumers’ collective rights’. |
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Tel.: (386 1) 583 05 00 Fax: (386 1) 505 43 73 obrtna.zbornica@ozs.si
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Chamber of Craft of Slovenia According to articles 74, 75 and 76 of the Slovenian Consumer Protection Law, ‘the Chambers of commerce and handicrafts can bring injunctive actions for the protection of consumers’ collective rights’. |
SLOVAKIA
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Tel. (421) 2 54 41 11 48 Fax. (421 2 54 41 11 48 Email: zss@zss.sk web: www.isnet.sk/zss |
Representation of consumers in court. Providing expert consultation. Mediating solutions in disputes between consumers and sellers. |
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Tel. (421) 435 88 61 23 Mob. (421) 907 24 21 11 Email: osodk@centrum.sk |
Mediating solutions in disputes between consumers and sellers. |
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Skuteckého 30, Banská Bystrica Tel. (421) 484 13 87 08 Email: asubb@centrum.sk www: www.asu.sk |
Representation of consumer interests in court. |
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Tel. (421 252 49 19 11 Mob. (421) 905 25 00 05 Email: infospot@vnet.sk |
Out of court settlement of consumer disputes, representation in court, representation at the bodies of national administration. |
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Tel. (421) 415 62 59 92 Fax. (421) 415 00 08 33 Email: terc@slovanet.sk |
Resolving consumer disputes through out of court settlements; representation of consumers in court. |
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Tel. (421) 908 32 74 64 Email: ochpp@pobox.sk |
Protection of consumer rights at the place of settlement; representation of consumers in court. |
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Tel. (421) 903 84 72 92 Email: zbs@pobox.sk |
Representation of consumers and the submission of requests for court orders. |
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Tel. (421) 255 41 01 75 Mob. (421) 904 88 32 49 / (421) 903 70 34 73 Email: sebaobrana@szm.sk web: www.sebaobrana.szm.sk |
Representation of consumers in consumer disputes especially for monopoly supply services. |
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Tel. (421) 52 432 60 47 Fax. (421) 52 432 60 47 Email: asociaciask@stonline.sk web: www.spotrebiteliask.sk |
Provision of advisory services; help for consumers in court. |
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Tel. (421) 35 42 32 64 |
Provision of advisory services; help for consumers in court |
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Email: znos@post.sk |
Protection of consumer rights of owners and renters of flats |
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E-mail : eisi@eisionline.org Web: www.eisonline.org |
Protection of consumer rights and interests. Provision of advisory service, resolving consumers disputes through out of court settlements, representation of consumers in court. Educate consumers, raise consumer awareness. |
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Email: info@sospotrebitelov.sk web: www.sospotrebitelov.sk Tel. 00421 52 286 1300 |
Alternative dispute resolution and online dispute resolution, collective redress, advocacy, education and publishing activities, daily advisory centre for consumers, national and international activities focused on consumer rights protection and better enforcement of the law |
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Jazerná 19, Nové Zámky Mob. (421) 949 180 674 Email: zdruzenie@uzera.org web: www.uzera.org |
Representation of consumers in court. Providing expert consultation. Alternative dispute resolution. Collective defence of consumer rights. Educating consumers and suppliers. |
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M. R. Štefánika 12, Martin Email: info@asbk.sk web: www.asbk.sk |
Representation of consumers in court. Mediating solutions in disputes between consumers and banks. |
FINLAND
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Tel. (358 9) 772 61 Fax (358 9) 772 67 557 Email: posti@kuluttajavirasto.fi web: www.kuluttajavirasto.fi |
Supervises marketing aimed at consumers and consumer contract conditions; Also supervises compliance of radio and television advertising with ethical principles and with regulations governing the protection of minors. |
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Tel. (358 9) 877 50 120 Fax (358 9) 877 50 120 Email: info@kuluttajat-konsumenterna.fi web: www.kuluttajat-konsumenterna.fi |
Monitors the effectiveness and progress of consumer protection. |
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Tel. (358 9) 454 22 10 Fax (358 9) 454 22 120 Email: suomen@kuluttajaliitto.fi web: www.kuluttajaliitto.fi |
Monitors consumers’ market interests using civil action. |
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Tel. (358 9) 772 61 Fax (358 9) 772 67 557 Email: posti@kuluttajavirasto.fi web: www.kuluttajavirasto.fi |
Monitors package travel and security for this. |
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Tel (358 10) 831 51 Fax (358 10) 831 53 28 Email: rahoitustarkastus@rahoitustarkastus.fi web: www.rahoitustarkastus@fi |
Supervises consumer credit marketing and contract conditions, together with the consumer ombudsman. |
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Tel. (358 9) 47 33 41 Fax (358 9) 71 44 69 Email: kirjaamo@nam.fi web: www.laakelaitos.fi |
Supervises advertising of medicines. |
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Tel. (358 9) 396 72 70 Fax (358 9) 39 67 27 97 web: www.sttv.fi |
Supervises tobacco and alcohol advertising. |
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Tel. (358 9) 696 61 Fax (358 9) 69 66 410 Email: kirjaamo@ficora.fi web: www.ficora.fi |
Monitors television and radio advertising, taking into account:
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Tel. (358 9) 415 59 50 Fax (358 9) 415 59 660 Email: kirjaamo@vakuutusvalvonta.fi web www.vakuutusvalvonta.fi |
Supervises insurance marketing and the use of insurance conditions. |
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Tel : ( 46) 8 429 05 00 Fax : (46) 8 429 89 00 Email: konsumentverket@konsumentverket.se Web: www.konsumentverket.se |
The Konsumentverket is the national-level administrative authority for consumer affairs and is tasked with the safeguarding of consumers’ interests. |
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