A task force of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Friday approved a proposed amendment to the Consumer Protection Basic Law to widen the scope of consumer rights and encourage them to be self-reliant.
The proposed legislation, jointly drafted by the LDP and its coalition partner, New Komeito, stipulates that the safety of consumers should be assured as part of consumer rights.
The scope of rights in the proposed law includes receiving swift relief measures in case of damage and reflecting consumer opinions in administrative policymaking.