2006 Volume 26 Pages 1-10
Since revision of the social system respecting consumers has been carried out these years in Japan, a great deal of anticipation and expectation weighs upon consumer organizations. I decided to report on the result of surveys conducted in 2003 and 2005 to show the current policy support for consumer organizations in Europe. As a result, I found among people the widely accepted idea that the organization's activities contribute to policy. In order to raise a consumer organization that is influential in society, as is seen in Europe, we need policy support. The groups'substantial financial base and expertise will improve general consumer life and develop consumer education.
