India will chair the 9th Session of the UNCTAD Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on Consumer Protection in Geneva from July 6-8, 2026. UNCTAD's consumer protection work focuses on e-commerce, digital trade, cross-border consumer rights, and fair market practices. This chairmanship reflects India's growing global role in shaping international trade and consumer standards. India has a Consumer Protection Act 2019 that established a comprehensive framework for consumer rights including provisions for e-commerce.
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India to Chair 9th UNCTAD Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer Protection, Geneva, July 6-8
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- India will chair the 9th Session of the UNCTAD Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on Consumer Protection in Geneva from July 6-8, 2026
- UNCTAD's consumer protection work focuses on e-commerce, digital trade, cross-border consumer rights, and fair market practices
- This chairmanship reflects India's growing global role in shaping international trade and consumer standards
- India has a Consumer Protection Act 2019 that established a comprehensive framework for consumer rights including provisions for e-commerce
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• India chairs 9th UNCTAD IGE on Consumer Protection: Geneva, July 6-8, 2026 • UNCTAD: UN Conference on Trade and Development; HQ Geneva; SG: Rebeca Grynspan • India's Consumer Protection Act 2019: replaced 1986 Act; Central Consumer Protection Authority • India: major focus on e-commerce consumer protection, digital rights, product liability
