Introduction to Market Surveillance

This e-learning module provides the base principles of market surveillance necessary for controlling products which have been put onto a market. It outlines a three phase approach to market surveillance and explains how market surveillance is normally performed. Market surveillance is an essential aspect of consumer protection and fair competition; this module provides insight how and why this is done.

The course aims to provide a general overview of market surveillance for both policymakers and the stakeholders who wish to put products onto a market. After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the rationale for and benefits of market surveillance for efficient markets
• Assess the issues and challenges affecting market surveillance and enforcement