Module 17 2024

03/12/2024

EU implementation

• “Maximum harmonisation” – but...

Areas of inconsistency:

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• Enforcement

• Scope (eg non-consumer contracts)

• National law, eg taste and decency, contract law, IP, H&S etc

Vulnerability

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• Main characteristics of products

• Since Brexit – new EU rules on greenwashing and fake reviews

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Enforcement - UK

No competitor enforcement

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ASA/ABHI

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• Trading Standards – criminal or civil enforcement

CMA – from April:

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• direct enforcement

• Fines up to 10% of worldwide turnover

Consumer claims

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