World Consumer Rights Day- March 15th

March 16, 2024

The World Consumer Rights Day is observed annually on March 15 across the globe.
The day serves as a reminder of adequate information regarding the quantity, quality, purity, potency, price, and standard of the commodity including the importance of protecting consumer rights.
This year, the theme selected by Consumers International for World Consumer Rights Day 2024 is ‘Fair and responsible AI for consumers.’
Brief History
- The seeds of World Consumer Rights Day had been planted by former President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, on March 15, 1962, while addressing consumer rights before the US Congress.
- This was the first time a world leader spoke about consumer rights.
- The day was first observed on March 15, 1983, and since then, the United Nations has recognised and endorsed World Consumer Rights Day on a global scale.