In order to promote the interests of consumers and to ensure a high level of consumer protection, the Community shall contribute to protecting the health, safety and economic interests of consumers, as well as to promoting their right to information, education and to organise themselves in order to safeguard their interests.
Chun leasanna na dtomhaltóirí a chur ar aghaidh agus chun ardleibhéal cosanta don tomhaltóir a áirithiú, rannchuideoidh an Chomhairle le sláinte, sábháilteacht agus leasanna eacnamaíocha na dtomhaltóirí a chosaint, maille lena gcearta chur ar aghaidh chun faisnéise agus oideachais agus chun iad féin a eagrú ar mhaithe lena leasanna a choimirciú.