The Definition and Defining Method of Consumer Concept: Concurrently Commenting on Article 2 of 'The Regulations for the Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of Consumers (Submitted for Examination and Approval)'

摘要

There are great differences in the definition of the concept of consumer in different provinces of China. Therefore, when "the Regulations for the Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of Consumers (submitted for examination and approval)" is seeking opinions from the whole society, it is necessary to integrate the concept of consumers. Not only the concept of consumer should be stipulated, its composition should be clarified. The subject shall be limited to natural persons, excluding legal persons and other organizations. In terms of behavior, the subject of profit-making behavior should also be excluded. Therefore the definition of the concept of consumer is a natural person who purchases, uses goods or accepts services for the purposes of daily consumption. The rights and interests of consumers shall be protected by these regulations. But those whose act is profitable shall be excluded.