Consumatori Italiani per l'Europa (CIE)
About
The CIE association was specifically founded in 2010 to develop the activity of Italian consumers in Europe. It is made up of three members: Codici, AECI and Casa del Consumatore.
CODICI - The Citizen's Rights Center is an association for the protection of consumer rights which has been active for over 30 years. Recognized by the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Economic Development and the Ministry of Labor and Social Policies, and a member, among others, of the CNCU (National Council of Consumers and Users, a representative body of consumer and user associations at national level). Codici's goal is to promote and protect citizens' rights, with particular reference to the most defenseless and marginalized people. We are committed to defending the law, guaranteeing the right to health, giving a voice to consumers, who are increasingly ignored and damaged. The fight against usury and the battles against medical malpractice are some of the macro-themes addressed, alongside daily problems such as scams, crazy bills, denied refunds.
A.E.C.I. (European Association of Independent Consumers): born in March 2003 with the exclusive aim of protecting, defending and informing the consumer at 360°, as established by law 281/98, and in reference to the indications of BEUC (The European Consumer Organisation) which establishes the total independence of Consumer Associations from Political Parties and trade unions. A.E.C.I. was born as an independent, non-partisan, non-denominational, secular, democratic and non-profit association, inspiring its activity to the principles of the founding treaties of the European Community.
Casa del Consumatore, active since 2000, is recognised as a national association by the Ministry of Economic Development. It is a social promotion association in which all members can participate and contribute, even with their voluntary work, to the life of the association.
Success Stories
The TikTok campaign that led the Italian Authority to open a proceeding for unfair practices regarding the policy adopted by TikTok. TikTok presented the Authority with a new version of the clauses suitable for resolving the profiles of disputed vexatiousness.
Participation in the working group on Food Additives of the European Commission, aimed at requesting the suspension of the use of titanium dioxide, known as E171.
Facts
- Founded in 2010
- Member of BEUC since 2010
- Number of staff: over 50 staff members
- Number of members: 90,000