The
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 is due to come into
force on 1st April 2008 along with new regulations on misleading
advertising. The new regulations provide protection against unfair trading
practices.
Richard
Harriman says:
“The
regulations will affect many of our local clients. Any business which engages
in marketing and advertising, or has salesmen working on its behalf will need
to consider the impact of the regulations on their business.” The regulations
include:
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A general clause: A far reaching general
clause defining practices which are unfair and therefore prohibited.
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Misleading practices (actions and omissions)
and “aggressive practices”: The two main categories of unfair commercial practices
are defined in detail.
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Safeguards for vulnerable consumers: The
regulations contain provisions that aim at preventing exploitation of
vulnerable consumers.
There is a list of practices which
are now illegal including telling customers you will lose your job if they do
not make a sale.
We can advise you on how the
regulations affect your business. Call Richard on 01494 521301 for information.