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Decree containing instructions for the Consumer Protection Agency (SFS 2007:1139).

Country/Territory
Sweden
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition
Keyword
Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Institution
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree defines duties and powers of the Consumer Protection Office. It shall be the principle administrative authority for consumer issues. It shall carry out duties as defined in various laws including the Marketing Act, the Product Safety Act and the Act on European Eco-labelling. It shall also be responsible for environment-related consumer matters and on these matters shall report to the Environmental Council of the State Nature Conservation Authority.

Full text
Swedish
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