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It was established in 1960 as the International Organisation of Consumers Unions (IOCU) by national consumer organisations. The original members recognised that they could build upon their individual strengths by working across national borders. The organisation rapidly grew and soon became established as the voice of the international consumer movement on issues such as product and food standards, health and patients’ rights, the environment and sustainable consumption, and the regulation of international trade and public utilities.

Consumers International’s Head Office is based in London . It has Regional Offices in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Santiago (Chile) and Harare (Zimbabwe), and in London.

CI bases its work on the United Nations list of consumer rights:

  • the right to satisfaction of basic needs

  • the right to safety

  • the right to be informed

  • the right to choose

  • the right to be heard

  • the right to redress

  • the right to consumer education

  • the right to a healthy environment.



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