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Act no. 362/2012 on unfair terms of trade in food.

Country/Territory
Slovakia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Collection of Laws No. 362 of 2012.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Contract/agreement Consumer protection Internal trade
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The Act enters into force on 1 January 2013.
Abstract

This Act, which is composed of 12 articles and one Annex, lays down: (a) the definition of unfair terms of trade in food or service related to the sale of food; (b) control of unfair terms; (c) proceedings for unfair terms. Art. 3 defines the content of contract under which the food is placed on the market. Art. 4 specifies inadequate conditions which are prohibited in contracts between a customer and supplier of food. Art. 6 provides details on the control of trade which is conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Full text
Slovak
Website
www.zakonypreludi.sk