These initiatives include a new project "mydata" which will enable consumers to access, control and use data currently held about them by businesses.

This enabled consumers to use their bank channels to view and pay bills (without any bill consolidation).

"Now, it's about enabling consumers to do what they want to do," he added.

The policies enabled eastern consumers to buy western goods.

Since 2003, these meetings have been webcast live, enabling consumers to see the decision-making process in action.

It also protects the public at large by enabling consumers to make informed choices about goods available on the market.

Social media has enabled consumers to feel more "connected" to companies.

Origin marking contains a great deal of information enabling European consumers to make more informed choices.

It would also enable European consumers to know exactly which country the goods they buy come from.

This will enable consumers, and especially people suffering from allergies, to eliminate any possible risks, however small these may be.