Directive (EU) 2020/1828 on representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers and repealing Directive 2009/22/EC. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 2020 (2022) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal of the European Union L 409, 4.12.2020, p. 1. Subject Environment gen., Food & nutrition Keyword Access-to-information Access-to-justice Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Consumer protection Environmental standards Packaging/labelling Standards Protection of environment Food quality control/food safety Geographical area European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Abstract This Directive provides for the rules to ensure that a representative action mechanism for the protection of the collective interests of consumers is available in all Member States, while providing appropriate safeguards to avoid abusive litigation. The purpose of this Directive is, through the achievement of a high level of consumer protection, to contribute to the proper functioning of the internal market by approximating certain aspects of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning representative actions. To this end, this Directive also aims to improve consumers’ access to justice. Full text English Website eur-lex.europa.eu References - Legislation Implemented by Law no. 5019 of 2023 - Incorporation of Directive (EU) 2020/1828 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2020 regarding representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers and for the repeal of Directive 2009/22/ EC, strengthening consumer protection, regulatory framework for wine aging and other urgent provisions. Legislation | Greece | 2023 Keyword: Agricultural development, Business/industry/corporations, Gender, Research, Liability/compensation, Special fund, Beverages, Consumer protection, Financing, Food quality control/food safety, Offences/penalties, Vending, Viticulture/oenological practices, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling, Food security, Grazing Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law on representative actions for the protection of collective interests and consumer rights. Legislation | Croatia | 2023 Keyword: Consumer protection, Internal trade, International trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Procedural matters, Liability/compensation Source: FAO, FAOLEX