STATE REGULATORY APPROACHES TO PRODUCT QUALITY, SAFETY AND CONSUMER RIGHTS IN INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAINS
Abstract
The present article examines contemporary approaches to state regulation of product quality and safety within international supply chains against the backdrop of globalisation and the growth in international trade volumes. The study analyses the role of key public policy instruments in the field of product quality assurance, with a particular focus on technical regulation, standardisation, conformity assessment, customs control and state supervision mechanisms. The study thus substantiates the importance of a comprehensive approach to the regulation of the quality and safety of goods, which entails the coordinated functioning of national and international regulatory instruments. A particular focus has been placed on the analysis of the role that international standards and regulatory mechanisms play in establishing an effective product quality control system within international trade flows. It has been demonstrated that the harmonisation of national technical regulation systems with international standards is conducive to the removal of technical barriers to trade, the enhancement of product competitiveness in global markets, and the assurance of an adequate level of consumer protection. The importance of customs control as one of the key elements of state regulation aimed at preventing dangerous or substandard products from entering the domestic market is examined in this study. It has been demonstrated that the efficacy of state regulation is contingent upon the comprehensive utilisation of technical regulation instruments, contemporary quality management systems, international standards, and mechanisms for inter-agency cooperation between state control bodies. It has been demonstrated that the comprehensive application of these instruments contributes to increasing the transparency of international trade, minimising the risks of the distribution of hazardous products, and establishing an effective system for safeguarding consumer rights in a globalised economic environment. The findings of this study can be utilised to refine state policy in the domains of technical regulation, customs control and consumer protection. Furthermore, they can contribute to the enhancement of the efficacy of the system for ensuring product quality and safety within the context of international supply chains.
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