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Press releases and activities organized by CEC Spain to promote consumer awareness.

Priorities and challenges of the Spanish Presidency of the EU: Promoting sustainable consumption and reinforcing consumer rights

The Spanish Presidency's objective in the area of consumer affairs is to make progress in the effective implementation of all the actions contained in the New Consumer Agenda.idor.

Influencer advertising: EESC proposes EU regulation to draw red line

Rules should set obligations for influencers, but also for video-sharing platforms and social media networks.

New European proposal to strengthen the safety of toys from harmful chemicals

The European Commission wants to reduce the high number of unsafe toys still sold in the EU, especially on the Internet, and to level the playing field between EU-made and imported toys.

First penalties against low-cost airlines for hand luggage charges

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is also investigating the extra charge for reserving adjacent seats for accompanying minors or dependent persons.

First penalty proceedings against a music festival for arbitrarily banning access with food and drink

Fines can reach up to one million euros and up to eight times the illicit profit made if it exceeds one million euros.

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