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Le Premier ministre roumain exhorte les autorités de régulation à s’attaquer au phénomène de la « réduflation »

Face au comportement de certains détaillants qui réduisent l’offre de leurs produits tout en les vendant au même prix, un phénomène appelé « réduflation » ou « shrinkflation » en anglais, le Premier ministre roumain Marcel Ciolacu a demandé aux…

ConsoInfo – The Official App of The Economic and Commercial Mission of The Francophonie In Central And Eastern Europe

From March 27th to 29th, InfoCons was present at the Economic and Commercial Mission of the Francophonie in Central and Eastern Europe, in Romania. This mission was part of the Economic Strategy for Francophonie 2020-2025 and aimed at…

ConsoInfo – L’application officielle de la Mission économique et commerciale de la Francophonie en Europe Centrale et Orientale

Du 27 au 29 mars, InfoCons était présent à la Mission économique et commerciale de la Francophonie en Europe centrale et orientale, en Roumanie. Cette mission s’inscrivait dans le cadre de la Stratégie économique pour la Francophonie 2020-2025…

L’application ConsoInfo, promue par le Journal Entreprise Romande

Le numéro du 28 mars 2024 du journal Entreprise Romande contient un article sur les nouvelles technologies en Roumanie et l’importance de l’Application ConsoInfo à l’échelle internationale, signé par Mirel Bran. Dans cet article, l’Application ConsoInfo est décrite…

Représentants d’InfoCons à l’ouverture de la Mission Économique et Commerciale de la Francophonie en Europe Centrale et Orientale

Du 27 au 29 mars, InfoCons participe à la Mission Économique et Commerciale de la Francophonie en Europe Centrale et Orientale, en Roumanie. Aujourd’hui, à l’occasion de l’ouverture de la Mission Économique et Commerciale, les représentants d’InfoCons sont…

L’App ConsoInfo soutient les consommateurs à l’occasion de la Journée Internationale de la Francophonie

Chaque année, le 20 mars, la Journée Internationale de la Francophonie est célébrée. À cette occasion, des centaines d’événements sont organisés dans les pays francophones pour mettre en lumière la diversité et la force de la Francophonie. À…

15 Mars, Journée Mondiale des Droits des Consommateurs – Intelligence Artificielle Equitable et Responsable pour les Consommateurs

À l’occasion de la Journée Mondiale des Droits des Consommateurs, observée le 15 mars 2024, InfoCons, du poste de membre à part entière de l’Organisation Consumers International, se joint aux organisations internationales de protection des consommateurs pour soutenir…

Attention! Alerts for textile products on World Cotton Day!

On World Cotton Day (October 7th), InfoCons is here to assist consumers with rapid alerts for non-food products within the European Union! To stay informed about all alerts issued by the European Union, InfoCons provides consumers with the…

More and more disease-carrying mosquitoes. How do we keep them away?

Mosquitoes, the insects that give us a hard time every summer, are becoming increasingly dangerous. While their bites used to cause only discomfort for a few days, experts warn that with the multiplication of disease-carrying mosquitoes, these bites…

Baby food contaminated with heavy metals

On the supermarket shelves, we find hundreds of varieties of baby food, ranging from purees, sauces, cereals, and fruit and vegetable snacks. Over time, experts have discovered concerning amounts of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and arsenic…

Carbon footprint of the most consumed food products in Australia

Australia, the last continent analyzed in the series of top 10 foods consumed per capita per year, has a very similar ranking to Europe and North America, as you can conclude from the table below. The ranking of…

Energy efficiency and the carbon footprint of household appliances

At first, it may not seem so important to unplug electronics and appliances when they’re not in use, but the power is consumed even when they are on standby. Especially in the context of the current global energy…

How to keep your home cool during the summer without consuming too much electricity?

It can be quite challenging to endure a hot summer day without turning on the air conditioning unit. Often, we let the appliances run for hours to cope with the heat. However, the momentary relief is quickly overshadowed…

The fast-fashion phenomenon and its environmental implications

The fast-fashion phenomenon is a real problem in terms of sustainability. With new affordable trends constantly changing, the temptation to buy the latest products on the market can be overwhelming. But do you know what impact this bad…

A new sweetener has been approved by the European Union

A new E will make its way onto product labels in stores. It refers to glycosylated steviol glycosides, or simply E 960d. This is the new sweetener that has been approved by the European Union and will be…

Alexandra Poch Acting Director, Observatory, EUIPO – Speech at the International Summit on Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights

Alexandra Poch Acting Director, Observatory, EUIPO – Speech at the International Summit on Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights The summit will bring together key European and international decision-makers, law enforcement authorities, multinational companies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), consumer representatives,…

Ms Pinuccia CONTINO , DG Justice and Consumers Product Safety and Rapid Alert System – Speech at the International Summit on Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights

Ms Pinuccia CONTINO , DG Justice and Consumers Product Safety and Rapid Alert System – Speech at the International Summit on Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights The summit will bring together key European and international decision-makers, law enforcement…

Mr Sorin Mierlea , President of InfoCons , participating in the second day of the International Summit on Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights

Mr Sorin Mierlea , President of InfoCons , participating in the second day of the International Summit on Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights The summit will bring together key European and international decision-makers, law enforcement authorities, multinational companies,…

Mr Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons is speaker at the International Summit on Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights

In the new geopolitical and economic context, taking into account the challenges of environmental protection, but also the resilience of the citizen as a consumer, the approach to the basic principles of intellectual property must be rethought and…

Mr Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons, is participating today as a speaker at the International Summit on Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights

Mr Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons, is participating today as a speaker at the International Summit on Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Following earlier editions in London (2014), Berlin (2017), Paris (2019) and Stockholm – online (2021), the fifth International IP Enforcement Summit will take place on 14 and…

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF AIR CONDITIONING OR FAN TO KEEP US COOL?

From one year to another, summers bring increasingly high temperatures. For the days when the thermometer shows over 30 degrees, the air conditioning unit or the classic fan remains our best friend. And now, when all prices have…

Food Risks: 7 Problematic Foods, Frequently Recalled

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States estimates that approximately 48 million people are infected with Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, or other foodborne bacteria each year. Most of them recover within a few…

The 7 symbols of plastic and their meanings

We eat, drink and breathe plastic. This is the reality, whether we like it or not. Plastic is ubiquitous in our lives. Nearly all food, clothing, household products and the list can go on indefinitely, are packaged…

Troubleshooting 8 Common Air Conditioner Issues and Their Solutions – How to fix air conditioner problems ?

Air conditioners, like any other appliance, require regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance. Neglected AC units often encounter the most difficulties. If your AC malfunctions, there’s no need to panic. We consulted air conditioner experts and Consumer Reports…