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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.

Country/Territory
Greece
Document type
Legislation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of the Greek Republic no. 27/A of 2023.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Forestry
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
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
February 14, 2023.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 103 articles, divided into six Parts provides for: incorporation into Greek Legislation of European Directives and related measures on consumer protection; measures for wine aging; provisions for enhancing agricultural development. Part I concerns the update of the legislative framework for the protection of the collective interests of consumers, through incorporation of European Directive (EU) 2020/1828 and amendment of Law no. 2251/1994. Part II provides for supplementary measures for consumer protection, with regard to: market operations, provision of products and services, supply of food and beverages for current consumption, protection of minor consumers; measures and sanctions for implementing consumer protection; enforcement measures for the protection of consumer rights in the financial sector.

Full text
Greek
Website
www.et.gr

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive (EU) 2020/1828 on representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers and repealing Directive 2009/22/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2020 (2022)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX