Welcome European Research into Consumer Affairs' mission is to improve life for Europe's consumers, especially those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable. It does so through research leading to action and through consumer education. We hope you will find the advice you need here on: Shopping across borders and on the Internet Product safety Eating well Keeping warm Child safety on the Internet For more information about the policy work of European Research into Consumer Affairs, click here. For information on Foodaware: the Consumers' Food Group run by European Research into Consumer Affairs, go to www.foodaware.org.uk. We would like to thank EU Commission DG SanCo for its help in co-financing the development of this website. The views expressed and any errors or omissions are those of the author. Updated: February 2008 European Research into Consumer Affairs is a registered company limited by guarantee, No 1529366 and a UK registered charity, No 281678