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Welcome to the European Consumer Centre Belgium

The ECC Belgium informs consumers on their rights when buying goods and services in another European Member State, Norway and Iceland and helps to find solutions to cross-border shopping problems.

This service is free of charge.

The ECC Belgium cannot accept complaints from Belgian consumers against Belgian traders.

Guarantees in Belgium and other European countries

Guarantees in Belgium and other European countries

Everything you should know about guarantees.

Cancelling a timeshare or long term holiday agreement

Cancelling a timeshare or long term holiday agreement

You signed a long term holiday agreement and have changed your mind.

Travelling through Europe by car: avoid fines by knowing the rules

Travelling through Europe by car: avoid fines by knowing the rules

ECC is setting up an overview of the main rules in 29 European countries.

More than 50% of web shops do not refund the full amount

More than 50% of web shops do not refund the full amount

New ECC report on cross border online shopping focuses on failings in the European online market.

Brochure: On holiday in Europe

Brochure: On holiday in Europe

Your rights before, during and after your holiday.

When can you cancel a purchase in Europe?

When can you cancel a purchase in Europe?

In principle you are bound by every purchase, but there are exceptions.

Brochure: Recognising and reacting swiftly to fraud and deception

Brochure: Recognising and reacting swiftly to fraud and deception

This free guide about fraud and deception aims to help consumers avoid being swindled.

Download the new ECC

Download the new ECC "European payments" brochure

This brochure provides all the necessary details on money transfers and payment methods within Europe

ECC in 29 European countries

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