In foreign trade, consumers have certain protections that seek to guarantee the quality and safety of imported and exported products. Customs plays an important role in monitoring and enforcing these protections.

Some of these protections include

Health and Safety Regulations: Imported products must comply with the health and safety regulations established by the receiving country. This includes products such as food, drugs, chemicals and medical devices. Regulatory authorities may conduct inspections and tests to ensure that products do not pose health risks to consumers.
Accurate labeling: Imported products must have clear and accurate labels that provide essential information such as instructions for use, warnings, ingredients and expiration dates. Accurate labeling enables consumers to make informed and safe choices.
Intellectual property protection: Consumers benefit from regulations that protect intellectual property rights, such as patents, trademarks and copyrights. This helps prevent the sale of counterfeit products or low-quality imitations.
Quality regulations and standards: Imported products must comply with the quality standards established by national and international regulations. Authorities may conduct tests to ensure that products meet these standards before they are made available to consumers.
Consumer rights: Consumers have legal rights that protect their interests in commercial transactions, either locally or internationally. These rights may include the warranty of defective products, the right to return and refund in case of non-compliance.
Access to information: Consumers have the right to access relevant information about the products they purchase. This includes information on manufacturers, suppliers, ingredients and manufacturing processes.
Consumer protection organizations: In many countries, there are governmental organizations and agencies in charge of protecting consumer rights in foreign trade. These organizations can provide information, investigate complaints and take legal action in case of non-compliance.
Access to supplier information: Consumers can research and obtain information on foreign suppliers before making a purchase. This may include reviewing reviews, ratings and background information on the supplier.

Together, these protections seek to ensure that imported products are safe, authentic and meet current quality standards and regulations, giving consumers the confidence that their purchases are safe and satisfactory.