95/260/EC: Commission Decision of 13 June 1995 setting up a Consumer Committee

COMMISSION DECISION of 13 June 1995 setting up a Consumer Committee (95/260/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Whereas the Commission must consult consumers on problems concerning the protection of consumer  interests at Community level;
Whereas a Consumers' Consultative Council was set up by Commission Decision 90/55/EEC  (1), as last  amended by Decision 95/13/EC  (2), to enable the Commission to hear the view of organizations  representing consumers;
Whereas experience with the operation of this Council since its creation, and in particular after  its membership was last renewed on 20 June 1994, shows that it is does not adequately meet the  Commission's needs as regards effectiveness and speed of consultation;
Whereas it is advisable to replace this Council by a new body;
Whereas a Consumer Committee should be set up whose structure and organization are consonant with  the Commission's objectives;
Whereas that Committee should be representative of consumers in all Member States of the European  Community, whether they be organized at national, regional or European level;
Whereas that Committee should be accorded a statute which is based on experience gained,