The awareness-raising meeting with representatives of businesses provided explanations on legislative requirements concerning the protection of consumer rights, businesses’ obligations in this area, and existing supervisory mechanisms.

The State Service for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan regularly conducts awareness-raising meetings aimed at ensuring and reconciling the rights and legitimate interests of consumers with the activities of businesses in accordance with applicable legislation.

As part of these efforts, a further meeting was held in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic with the participation of entrepreneurs operating in the fields of retail trade, public catering, household and other services.

The awareness-raising meeting was jointly organized by the Office of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, and the State Service. Yusif Tapdigli, Head of the Consumer Market Control Division of the State Service, delivered a presentation.

The presentation provided detailed information on the areas of activity of the State Service, consumer market control mechanisms, consumers’ fundamental rights, and the requirements of the legislation applicable in this field.

The importance of the role of businesses in ensuring consumer rights was also highlighted. Participants were informed about their duties and obligations and provided with relevant recommendations. The awareness-raising activities carried out by the State Service to enhance legal literacy in this field were also discussed.

At the conclusion of the meeting, entrepreneurs’ questions were answered using practical examples.