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Consumer Protection and Modem Societies. In modem societies where consumer protection has developed over the past 25 years, legislation ought to be promoted only with the greatest caution. The consumer is no more an isolated figure and even though the consumer movement is often weak and divided, the legal framework is nowadays comprehensive. Other actions are warranted : information campaigns or any similar measure, strong competition policy and a greater participation of consumers to their own protection. 1992 will play a major role in emphasizing that consumers have to take charge of their own problems and cease to consider the State as an absolute shelter.