Tag #Consumer Protection

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Italian Council of State Overturns €7 Million Fine Against Facile.it

The Italian Council of State overturned a €7 million antitrust fine against Facile.it, concluding that the company adequately informed consumers and that its marketing practices were not aggressive, reversing earlier findings of deceptive loan quotes and persistent insurance policy promotion.

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Germany Delays Mandatory Pork Labeling Until March 2026

Germany's new government postponed the mandatory animal husbandry logo for pork from August 2024 to March 2026 due to implementation difficulties; consumer advocates criticize the delay, while the government seeks to reform the system to improve practicality and animal welfare, with the future direc...

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Shein Faces EU Complaint Over Deceptive Marketing Tactics

Twenty-five European consumer organizations filed a complaint against the Chinese online fashion retailer Shein for deceptive marketing practices, including fake reviews, countdown timers, and false scarcity messaging; the European Commission is already investigating Shein and could impose fines.

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EU Air Passenger Rights Reform: Dispute Over Delay Compensation Threshold

EU transport ministers will vote Thursday on changing air passenger rights, focusing on the delay threshold triggering compensation; Germany opposes extending it beyond three hours, while airlines and a passenger poll suggest five hours, causing concern among consumer advocates about the impact on p...

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Fraudulent Coaches Exploit Life Crises for Financial Gain

Self-proclaimed coaches and mentors using social media lure clients with promises of quick success and attractive certificates, often resulting in financial loss and disappointment, as explained by psychologist Bianca Liebrand.

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Mondelez Sues Aldi Over Alleged Copycat Snack Packaging

Mondelez International sued Aldi on May 27th in Illinois federal court, alleging that Aldi's store-brand snack packaging infringes on Mondelez's trademarks and is likely to confuse consumers; the lawsuit seeks monetary damages and an injunction against the sale of the infringing products.

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Germany Postpones Mandatory Pork Labeling Logo to March 2026

Germany's mandatory animal husbandry logo for pork, initially scheduled for August 1st, 2024, is postponed to March 1st, 2026, due to implementation challenges, causing criticism from consumer advocates who demand more transparency and a broader application of the logo.

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Shein Faces EU Complaint Over Deceptive Marketing Practices

Twenty-five European consumer organizations filed a complaint against the Chinese fashion website Shein for deceptive marketing practices, including fake countdown timers, four-star-only reviews, and misleading stock information; the European Commission also launched a complaint procedure, with pote...

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Scottish Power Error Ruins Woman's Credit Score Years After Debt Resolved

A Glasgow woman, Favour Asante, is still suffering the effects of a wrongly attributed £2,000 debt by Scottish Power which led to a prepayment meter being forcibly installed in her home, negatively impacting her credit score years later, despite the debt being cleared.

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EU Considers Carry-On Baggage Fees, Sparking Debate on Passenger Rights

The EU is debating charging for larger carry-on bags, with airlines supporting harmonization and consumer groups opposing potential cost increases and reduced passenger rights; the proposal is part of broader air passenger right reforms, including changes to delay compensation thresholds.

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German Gas Station Association Accuses Oil Companies of Price Manipulation

The German gas station association (TIV) accuses oil companies of manipulating fuel and shop prices, harming consumers and tenants, leading to a lawsuit against Shell and calls for government intervention. Data shows thousands of gas stations with rapidly changing prices, with shop products marked u...

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German Gas Station Association Accuses Oil Companies of Price Manipulation

The German gas station association (TIV) accuses major oil companies of manipulating fuel prices, resulting in daily fluctuations and inflated shop prices, disadvantaging both consumers and lessees; they've filed a lawsuit against Shell.

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