From 9 to 16 March, the IV International Consumer Protection Week will be held in Tbilisi, Gardabani, Gori, Batumi and Tskaltubo.
The Week will officially commence on 9 March in Tbilisi at the Pullman Hotel, with an opening event bringing together approximately 200 participants. Attendees will include representatives of the executive and legislative bodies, regulatory authorities, the public and private sectors, non-governmental organizations, international partners and sectoral experts.
The IV International Consumer Protection Week is organised through the joint efforts of the Georgian Competition and Consumer Agency, the Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission, the Georgian National Communications Commission, the National Bank of Georgia, the Insurance State Supervision Service of Georgia and the National Food Agency.
The initiative aims to underscore the importance of effective consumer rights protection and to further strengthen public awareness in this area. The Week is dedicated to World Consumer Rights Day, observed annually on 15 March, and reflects Georgia’s continued commitment to promoting high standards of consumer protection in line with international best practices.
As part of the programme, thematic events will be held in Gardabani on 10 March, in Gori on 11 March, in Batumi on 15 March, and in Tskaltubo on 16 March, where the Week will formally conclude.
The International Consumer Protection Week is being organised in Georgia for the fourth consecutive year. Between 2023 and 2025, nearly 2,000 stakeholders participated in events held within its framework. Activities were conducted across multiple cities, including Tbilisi, Batumi, Zugdidi, Akhalkalaki, Gurjaani and Kutaisi.