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If you are an entrepreneur offering online products to consumers based in Switzerland, or an e-commerce platform looking to expand in Switzerland, it is essential to figure out what the cooling-off period...

If you operate an e-commerce marketplace in the European Union (EU) you must provide certain pre-contractual mandatory information about the third-party sellers (sellers) on your e-commerce platform to consumers.

On 7 January 2020, the European Commission adopted the "Omnibus Directive" (Directive(EU) 2019/2161, the "Regulation"), which must be implemented by Member States as of 28 May 2022.

As of 1 January 2026, Switzerland adjusted the statutory maximum interest rates for consumer credit. The Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP) set the annual percentage rate (APR) ceiling at 10% for cash loans...

If you operate an e-commerce website in the EU that sells to consumers you must provide certain key information so that the consumer can make an informed purchase decision i.e whether or not to buy.

Since April, the CMA has been carrying out a sector-wide review of pricing transparency, examining how more than 400 businesses across 19 industries present prices...

Starting September 2026, EU businesses selling goods to consumers must display two new mandatory notices at point of sale: a standardized legal guarantee notice and the GARAN label for products with extended durability guarantees. The challenge lies not in the content itself, but in implementing these requirements across diverse sales channels, product catalogues, and distribution networks.

In a significant development, various EU consumer organizations, including the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), have lodged a formal complaint with EU authorities against leading video game companies.

Gift cards are popular with consumers for many reasons. They are easy, last-minute gifts that let the recipient choose something they want. But imagine the following scenario: you order a gift card...

Dylan's famous lyrics were quoted by Steve Jobs when he unveiled the Macintosh in 1984. (Folklore.org – the original Macintosh) Yet, these timeless lyrics could also foreshadow the evolving role of online marketplaces...

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has imposed a £473,000 penalty on a private car park management company for failing to respond to an information notice.

The European Union (EU) has committed to improving consumer protection in the single market thanks to its "New Deal for Consumers" strategy.

In the EU no member state prior approval is required to operate an e-commerce business under the e-Commerce Directive (2000).

The European Commission is increasing pressure on e-commerce platforms to comply with EU consumer protection rules, with fast fashion retailer SHEIN currently at the center of multiple investigations.

The Second Payment Services Directive, also known as PSD2, has been in force for a few years and regulates payment services throughout the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA).

Based on the European Commission's "New Deal for Consumers" initiative, the ‘Omnibus' Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/2161) was adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on 27 November 2019.

On 16 September 2026, the Swiss National Council voted for an amendment to the Swiss Insurance Supervision Act ("ISA") exempting, in particular, untied reinsurance intermediaries from mandatory registration and supervision...