Idec - Instituto Brasileiro de Defesa do Consumidor - is a Brazilian nonprofit consumers organization, founded in 1987. It has no ties with any corporations, governmental entities or political parties. Idec's main objectives are: to contribute to the balanced market relationships; to the enforcement and enhancement of consumer's legislation; to promote a better quality of life, especially regarding access and quality of services and products; to improve the standards of sustainable consumption; and to contribute to the improvement of democracy, by stimulating citizen awareness and participation.

To inform the public, Idec tests and evaluates products and services (including public services) and produces reports and releases on consumer interest subjects. These activities and its results are made available to the public at Idec's monthly magazine, its website (www.idec.org.br), books and other print publications.

Idec's income is derived solely from its membership fees, sale of books, noncommercial contributions and from association with organizations that don't have ties with commercial companies or other private interests as well.

Idec is a full member of Consumers International, an international organization that articulates the activities of consumers advocates throughout the world.

In this site, you will find:

- News that concern Brazilian consumers;
- Revista do Idec Online;
- Campaigns;
- Lawsuits filed on behalf of the consumer interest;
- Press releases;
- Discussion forums;
- Links to other sites;
- Virtual shop;
- Brazilian Consumer's Legislation;
- IDEC's main victories.

If you wish to contact us, please send an e-mail to naoassociado@idec.org.br.