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The EU Consumer Rights Directive (the Directive) came into force in 2011 and was implemented in the UK by the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellations and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013.

The European Commission is moving forward with its plans to revise the Product Liability Directive (85/374/EEC) (the "PLD") and national implementing legislation.

The Competition and Markets Authority has published its draft Annual Plan for 2026-27, signalling a year of increased focus on consumer protection.

On 27 March 2024 the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published an "open letter" to all businesses in the fashion retail sector highlighting the need to consider obligations...

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority and Information Commissioner's Office have warned online businesses against harmful design practices that could undermine people's control over their personal information...

Our global Household Goods team works with a range of clients from multinational, listed consumer product manufacturers to consumer goods associations, established retailers, and brand protection platforms.

After launching its investigation into environmental claims last November 2020, the CMA has now published draft guidance to help businesses...

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill ("the Bill"), currently being scrutinized by the UK Parliament, shows that addressing greenwashing is a policy priority in the UK.

There has been an impressive response from non-medical device companies to the demand for medical equipment in the face of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

What enforcement options are available against marketers who use fake reviews to promote their goods or services?

As the name suggests, the 2030 Consumer Agenda is a strategic plan for EU consumer policy for the next five years.

On 7 January 2020, Directive (EU) 2019/2161 (the "Directive") came into force, setting into motion a swathe of measures aimed at modernizing

In November 2023, a collection of consumer protection organisations from across the European Union reported several major bottled drinks companies to the European Commission...

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (‘DMCC Act') was passed on 24th May 2024 and is to come into effect in Autumn 2024.

On Thursday, 4 May, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced the launch of its initial review focusing on competition and consumer protection considerations in the development...

The UK CMA's warning letters alert businesses to potential legal risks in competition and consumer practices, urging self-assessment and compliance ahead of expanded enforcement powers effective April 2025.

The government has announced that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will be given game-changing new powers to deal with consumer protection breaches.

Brace yourself: it's finally here! What has been termed by Sarah Cardell as a potential ‘watershed moment', yesterday (25 April 2023) the draft Digital Markets, Competition...