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ARTICLE · 05 FEBRUARY 2025

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George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of marketing and advertising, it is paramount for both professionals and consumers alike to stay informed about regulatory developments.

CyprusMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
Vasilis Charalambous
Vasilis Charalambous
Stelios Christofides
Stelios Christofides
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1. Legal Framework and Regulatory Bodies

1.1 Primary Laws and Regulation

Primary Law

The Consumer Protection Law 2021 (CP Law 2021) outlines the rights of consumers in Cyprus. It states the framework for unlawful commercial practices, as well as misleading and comparative advertisements. This legislation harmonises the Cypriot national legislation with the corresponding EU legislation, which is the primary source of advertising legislation.

Industry-Specific Legislation/Self-Regulation

There is also specific legislation that sets out provisions aimed at a certain product or means of communication. It should be noted that part of this specific legislation was enacted to implement EU law. There are various pieces of specific legislation but, indicatively, such provisions are included in the following legislation.

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