Consumer rights protection: the priorities of the European Union
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31617/tr.knute.2019(29)01Keywords:
consumer protection, safety, quality, directive, regulation, policy.Abstract
The system for protection of consumer rights for safety and quality of goods is analyzed, with describing the institution framework in this field, legal and regulatory base for protection of consumer rights for safety and quality of goods; the peculiar features of the EU system for protection of consumer rights for safety and quality of foodstuffs are highlighted; the essence of "The New Course for Consumers" proposed by the European Commission is shown.
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