Consumer protection is more important today than ever before. In addition to traditional consumer advice centers, everything from A for automobiles to Z for toothpaste can be found on the internet. This month, we would like to introduce you to some of these consumer protection portals.

Portal against food fraud

When vegetable sticks labeled as vegan contain fish protein, orange-mango juice mainly contains grape juice, or products marketed as regional actually come from far away, consumers often feel deceived. On the Lebensmittelklarheit website, you can research food products, find information about labeling and presentation, and report deceptive practices.

Cosmetics database

Products such as lipstick, shower gel, day cream, and shampoo contain ingredients that usually require a deep knowledge of chemistry to understand. If you want to know what you are exposing your body to every day with a wide variety of cosmetic products, it is worth taking a look at the homepage of health&media GmbH. The website offers detailed information on ingredients, legal standards, and possible contact allergies.

Platform for top ecological products

From household appliances and electricity providers to televisions and office equipment to textiles and food, the EcoTopTen website not only offers comprehensive information and tips, but also comparison tables for numerous electronic products in various categories such as energy efficiency, purchase price, and total cost. It is particularly worthwhile taking a look at this website before purchasing a household appliance.

Overview of the label jungle

To help you keep track of the jungle of environmental seals, sustainability labels, and regional labels, we recommend visiting the Label-Online website. Here you will find all of these labels and seals rated according to independence, transparency, control, and meaningfulness. From "highly recommended" to "not recommended," organic labels, Blue Angel, and others are cataloged and rated here.

Food warnings

Plastic in chocolate bars, salmonella in cheese, glass shards in jars of gherkins, or inadequate allergen labeling—mistakes in food production do happen. That's why the Food Warning website warns of such irregularities and dangers. To help you find your way around, the best-before date, product numbers, and/or affected supermarkets are always listed.

Realistic fuel consumption of cars

It is not just since the relevant scandals that we have known that manufacturer's specifications regarding pollutant emissions and fuel consumption cannot always be trusted. Before you decide to buy a car, you can therefore take a look at the ADAC website. There you can compare many models of popular car brands in a large database.

Protection against unwanted advertising

Entering your address details in the Robinson list free of charge provides you with better protection against unsolicited advertising mail and annoying phone calls. The comparison with German advertising marketers is encrypted, i.e., consumer data is not disclosed under any circumstances. Reputable advertising marketers compare their data with the Robinson list and generally comply with it so as not to bother you any more.