수입제품으로부터의 소비자안전 확보 방안

Abstract

The recent explosion of imported toys and low-priced stationery goods in Korea threatens the safety of consumers. This paper aims to examine the safety of imported goods and the relevant legislation and search solutions for the problems. It also suggests a benchmarking solution after going through the legislation for safety of imported goods in foreign nations. In order to ensure the consumer safety from buying imported goods, this paper made several policy suggestions like (1) to revise and strengthen the legislation regarding imported goods, (2) to build information systems for imported goods and their efficient utilization, (3) to build cooperative and coordination systems with foreign nations, (4) to reform in the policy of the acceptances from the director of a customhouse and the policy of custom clearance, (5) to regulate importers, (6) to establish and implement consumer-oriented policy, (7) to build specialized organizations for ensuring the safety of imported goods and to generate their network, and (8) to suggest policies and institutions for managing the safety of imported goods.