Based on historical fact, John F. Kennedy, the late president of the United States was the first to
highlight the idea of consumer protection for the public through the Declaration of Consumer Rights. This
Declaration was presented to the U.S. Congress on March 15, 1961. There were four basic rights declared
during that time, which were5:
1. The right to safety
2. The right to be informed
3. The right to choose
4. The right to be heard