Consumer Protection From Unfair Trade and Regulations 2008 Flashcards
What legislation prohibits unfair commercial practices?
The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008
What is the aim of the Regulations?
To encourage businesses to deal fairly with consumers
When is a commercial practice unfair?
If it does not meet the requirements of professional diligence and distorts the average customers economic behaviour
What are examples of unfair commercial practice? (4 points)
- A misleading action
- A misleading omission
- Aggressive
- Listed in schedule 1
What are offences of unfair commercial practice punishable by?
A fine, indictment by a fine, or up to two years imprisonment
The Trading Standards Office can decide to take civil action when?
To address breaches, but there is a defence of due diligence
The regulations are enforced by the Trading Standards Office, which has what powers?
Legal powers of entry, inspection and seizure
Action must be taken within how long of an offence taking place?
Within 3 years
Action must be taken within how long of the TSO being notified?
Within 1 year (or within 3 years of the offence taking place - whichever is earlier)
Who have negotiated primary authority status with Warwickshire Trading Standards?
NAEA and ARLA
The Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008 affect what?
The way businesses advertise
