New EU consumer protection deal agreed
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European consumers will have greater protection from unfair businesses practices after a new deal among EU member states was secured by the Irish Presidency in Brussels today. A meeting of Competitiveness Ministers in Brussels, chaired by Tanaiste Mary Harney, reached political agreement on proposals for a new directive outlawing unfair commercial practices and making it easier for consumers to seek redress if they fall victim to rogue traders. The type of practices outlawed by the direction include making false claims about products, persistent and unsolicited calls on consumers whether in person or by telephone and certain types of advertisements aimed at children. More : rte.ie |