This page commemorates World Consumer Rights Day (March 15, 2026), an international day promoted by Consumers International to recognize consumer rights first advocated by President Kennedy in 1962: safety, information, choice, and the right to be heard. This year's theme is "Safe Products, Confident Consumers," addressing product safety concerns in the digital marketplace. The page highlights the Japan Consumer Affairs Agency's role in collecting accident data and preventing incidents. It details recent actions regarding lithium-ion battery safety, including consumer alerts and international cooperation with OECD and other Japanese ministries to develop comprehensive safety measures and ensure consumer protection.
