The ULC in Howald is a non-profit association whose social purpose is the protection, defence, information and education of consumers.
As a representative organisation, it also represents consumers before public and political bodies.
In addition to the annual membership fees paid by its members, the ULC has signed an agreement with the Luxembourg State on the basis of which it receives annual financial support in return for carrying out a number of tasks in favour of consumers entrusted to it by the Ministry of Consumer Protection.