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CMA publishes draft consumer law compliance advice and consults on it

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Published on: 11 July 2024

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LNB News 11/07/2024

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Issue Date: 11 July 2024

Published Date: 11 July 2024

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published draft consumer law compliance advice for trader recommendation platforms. The advice aims to assist businesses understand and comply with their obligations under consumer protection law. The CMA has also launched a consultation into the published draft advice. The consultation will remain open until 5.00pm, 16 August 2024, whereafter a finalised version of the advice will be published, together with practical tips to consumers on how to safely use trader recommendation sites.

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