Abstract
This paper is written to compare consumer affairs between Japan and Taiwan by referring to the documents on the consumer affairs of Japan, in the aspects of the backqround of the current state, the transition of consumer affairs, consumer policy, and the thought in consumption.
We have come to the conclusion that the current state of consumer affairs in Taiwan is about 15 to 20 years behind that of Japan, and Taiwan has inefficient consumer protection system.
It thus appears that the most important concerns of consumer affairs in Taiwan is the establishment of a ”Consumer Protection Fundamental Law” and development of consumer education.
