For at fremme forbrugernes interesser og sikre et højt forbrugerbeskyttelsesniveau bidrager Unionen til at beskytte forbrugernes sundhed, sikkerhed og økonomiske interesser og til at fremme deres ret til oplysning og uddannelse og til at organisere sig for at beskytte deres interesser.  
In order to promote the interests of consumers and to ensure a high level of consumer protection, the Union shall contribute to protecting the health, safety and economic interests of consumers, as well as to promoting their right to information, education and to organise themselves in order to safeguard their interests.  