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