The Danish Consumer Council first saw the light in the years right after the Second World War. Women were practically the only consumers, but had very limited influence on decisions essential to the family's daily consumption. Therefore women from organisations in town and country established the Danish Housewives' Consumer Council in 1947.
The following years saw a tremendous development. Women's entry into the labour market led to increased purchasing power and a consequent change in consumption. Consumer durables made their entry into many homes, and this meant that men now also saw themselves in the role as consumers. As a result of this development the Danish Housewives' Consumer Council in the '60s changed its name to the Danish Consumer Council (Forbrugerrådet).
The Danish Consumer Council has developed from a small organisation into today's dynamic organisation that has a great, daily agenda-setting impact in the consumer political area.
Forbrugerrådet
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Fiolstræde 17
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Postbox 2188
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1017 København K
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Telefon 77 41 77 41
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Telefax 77 41 77 42
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E-mail fbr@fbr.dk
