Direção-Geral do Consumidor
Consumer Directorate
The Direcção-Geral do Consumidor replaces the defunct Consumer Institute and is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Economy and Innovation. Its mission is to promote and safeguard consumer rights, as well as elaborate, coordinate and execute policies intended for consumer protection, information and education. In particular, they are responsible for taking preventive measures in order to stop, suspend or forbid supplies of goods or provisions of services which may cause a risk to health, safety and the economic interests of consumers.
Joining date
1984
1984
Location
Portugal
Portugal
Operational Languages
English
Spanish
Portuguese
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Telephone
+351 21 356 46 38
+351 21 356 46 38