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Get ready to exercise your rights as a consumer on December 24, also known as National Consumer Rights Day! This day is dedicated to empowering and protecting consumers from unfair business practices and ensuring that they receive fair treatment in the marketplace. It originated in the United States in the 1970s and has since been recognized by many countries around the world. So this holiday season, remember to be an informed and savvy shopper, and let's celebrate our rights as consumers together!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1865</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early Consumer Movement</div><div class='timeline-text'>Beginnings of the consumer movement in the United States with formation of The New York Consumers League in 1865, advocating for better working conditions.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1906</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Food and Drugs Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>US passes the Pure Food and Drug Act, marking a significant recognition of consumer rights in relation to food and medicine.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1938</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Consumer Protection Legislation</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act is passed, strengthening protections for consumers against misbranded and deceitful packaged goods.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1962</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Four Consumer Rights</div><div class='timeline-text'>President John F. Kennedy introduces the concept of the "four basic consumer rights" (right to safety, information, choice, and to be heard).</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Consumer Rights Day Concept</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Consumer Rights Day is first proposed in the United States with the goal to highlight and enforce consumer rights.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations recognizes and expands Kennedy's four consumer rights, establishing guidelines for consumer protection globally.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate yourself on consumer rights</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to research and understand your rights as a consumer. This will empower you to make informed decisions and protect yourself from unfair practices.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Review your purchase history</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Go through your past purchases and make sure you were not overcharged or misled in any way. If you find any discrepancies, contact the company and assert your rights as a consumer.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Support ethical and transparent companies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use National Consumer Rights Day as a reminder to support companies that prioritize ethical practices and transparency. This can include researching a company's track record before making a purchase.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer with a consumer advocacy organization</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get involved in your community by volunteering with a consumer advocacy organization. This will not only help raise awareness about consumer rights, but also give you the opportunity to make a difference.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread the word on social media</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use your social media platforms to share information about consumer rights and encourage others to be aware of their rights as well. Together, we can create a more fair and just marketplace for all consumers.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>To educate consumers about their rights</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Consumer Rights Day is a chance to inform people about their rights as consumers. Many individuals are not aware of their consumer rights, which makes them vulnerable to scams and unfair practices. This day encourages people to learn about their rights so they can protect themselves in the marketplace.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>To promote fair trade practices</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Consumer Rights Day also raises awareness about the importance of fair trade practices between businesses and consumers. This ensures that consumers are treated with respect and not taken advantage of by companies looking to make a profit at their expense.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>To hold companies accountable for their actions</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Finally, National Consumer Rights Day serves as a reminder for companies to be ethical and responsible in their business practices. It holds them accountable for any harmful or fraudulent actions against consumers and encourages them to provide quality products and services.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Consumer Rights Evolved through Time</h3><p class='facts-content'>Consumer rights are not static; they have evolved over time to address the changes and challenges in the market. They've grown from initial antitrust laws to comprehensive policies covering product safety, warranties, and unfair credit practices.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>“Caveat Emptor” Guided Early Market Practices</h3><p class='facts-content'>The term "Caveat Emptor," Latin for "Let the buyer beware," used to guide market transactions before the advent of comprehensive consumer rights. It signifies a time when consumers had to be extremely cautious as there were limited protections against false advertising or defective goods.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Consumer Education is a Fundamental Right</h3><p class='facts-content'>Education about goods and services was added as a basic consumer right in 1985 by the United Nations. This right ensures consumers can make informed decisions, thus promoting fair competition.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Complaints Led to Early Consumer Protection Laws</h3><p class='facts-content'>Consumer complaints had a big role in enacting early consumer protection laws. The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906, for example, was a response to public outcry over unsafe foods and patent medicines.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Consumer Advocacy Groups Played Key Roles</h3><p class='facts-content'>Consumer advocacy groups have played crucial roles in establishing and enhancing consumer rights over the years. These groups influence policy, spread awareness, and help consumers voice their concerns and disputes.</p></div></div>
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