National Consumers' League of Jamaica

The National Consumers' League is a non-profit organization that provides consumers with information and advice on goods and services.

[Consumers International @Consumers_Int]

NEW RESEARCH: More consumers have access to #FinancialServices than ever before: In 2011, 51% of adults had a bank account, by 2017 that grew to 69%. But without adequate consumer protection, the benefits of #FinancialInclusion can be lost. #DigitalFinance https://t.co/M7XYVzpme5

[National Consumers' League of Jamaica @LeagueConsumers]

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[National Consumers' League of Jamaica @LeagueConsumers]

#TacklingPlasticPollution
#SustainableConsumer
#WorldConsumerRightsDay
@LeagueConsumers
@IncubatorGHAI
@heartjamaica

[National Consumers' League of Jamaica @LeagueConsumers]

#WorldConsumerRightsDay 2021
#NoPlasticPollution
#SustainableConsumer

[National Consumers' League of Jamaica @LeagueConsumers]

R(#2) #Rethink
Purchase unpackaged goods or loose fresh produce. Bring a mesh bag instead.
#NoPlasticPollution
#Sustainableconsumers
#worldconsumerrightsday
@Consumers_Int

[Global Health Advocacy Incubator @IncubatorGHAI]

Argentina’s #DeFrente campaign, launched by @ficargentina, calls on the National Chamber of Deputies to enact a front-of-package labeling law to provide consumers w/ clear information. Successful advocacy led to unanimous passage by the Nat. Assembly last fall. #ClearLabellingNow

[Consumers International @Consumers_Int]

For this year’s #WorldConsumerRightsDay, find out how you can #Replace plastics by choosing:

🧴 Stainless-steel bottles over plastic bottles

🛍️ Natural cloth bags over plastic bags

🌯 Foil over cling film

#NoPlasticPollution #SustainableConsumer #SDG12

[Consumers International @Consumers_Int]

We are excited to launch this year’s #WorldConsumerRightsDay #NoPlasticPollution. As we call for global change, let us share with you our 7Rs of various ways to tackling #plastic pollution and achieving #SDG12! #SustainableConsumer https://t.co/qJHj2vDQ2y

[National Consumers' League of Jamaica @LeagueConsumers]

Well, the right to safety is one of them. Consumers should be protected against the marketing of goods or the provision of services that are hazardous to health and life.
#KnowYuhRights! @ Kingston, Jamaica https://t.co/vtTdwnj00C

[National Consumers' League of Jamaica @LeagueConsumers]

@IncubatorGHAI #HealthyFoodPolicies #GHAIChat

[National Consumers' League of Jamaica @LeagueConsumers]

Taxing sugary drinks and advocating for labeling on unhealthy food are both important ways to tackle obesity crisis. Join us Tomorrow!, Tomorrow! March 4th @ 10am EST to discuss #HealthyFoodPolicies for #GHAIChat @IncubatorGHAI @fabiosilvagomes @lindseypsmith @MLorenaIbarra

[National Consumers' League of Jamaica @LeagueConsumers]

As consumers we should portray the responsibility to assert ourselves and act to ensure that we get a fair deal. As long as we remain passives consumers, we will continue to be exploited.
#beresponsible!

[National Consumers' League of Jamaica @LeagueConsumers]

Just posted a photo @ Kingston, Jamaica https://t.co/cSzbuycoFs

[National Consumers' League of Jamaica @LeagueConsumers]

Just posted a photo @ Kingston, Jamaica https://t.co/35l57cillq

[National Consumers' League of Jamaica @LeagueConsumers]

Just posted a photo @ Kingston, Jamaica https://t.co/DjbqjVN0vJ

[National Consumers' League of Jamaica @LeagueConsumers]

Just posted a photo @ Kingston, Jamaica https://t.co/f9XKTnmSzc

[National Consumers' League of Jamaica @LeagueConsumers]

There are no rights without obligations.
As consumers, critical awareness is our responsibility: - to be more alert and questing about the use of and the price and quality of goods and services. @ Kingston, Jamaica https://t.co/iSnyWiKFJs

[National Consumers' League of Jamaica @LeagueConsumers]

Just posted a photo @ Kingston, Jamaica https://t.co/OC9YuuuzX1

[Consumers International @Consumers_Int]

New publication with @UNEP and @10YFP: 5 best-practice Case Studies on labels from across the globe to support consumers in their purchase, use and disposal of #plasticpackaging 🌍♻️ https://t.co/IFOqO0gW2f

[Consumers International @Consumers_Int]

🚨Tackling Plastic Pollution🚨
Our new #KeyMessages & #CaseStudies for governments, businesses, standard-setters and labelling organisations highlight that immediate action can help prevent plastic leakage into the environment. https://t.co/IFOqO0gW2f