The concept of the informed consumer is fundamental in the law of the European Union. Since the European Council Resolution of 14 April 1975,[1] one of the primary objectives of the European Community, and then the European Union, has been the provision of information to consumers. The rationale is that market actors are enabled to make better choices when they are informed and have a greater capacity to understand the importance of their market actions and choices.[2]
- ^ Consumer protection in the EU / Policy overview
- ^ Guido Alpa (2002). "Trading On-line and Consumer Protection". In Guido Ferrarini; Klaus J. Hopt; E. Wymeersch (eds.). Capital Markets in the Age of the Euro. Kluwer Law International. p. 133. ISBN 9789041117373.