Law “On consumer protection”.

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Water, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Consumer protection Contract/agreement Access-to-information Offences/penalties Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Basic legislation

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

This Law enters into force on the date of its official publication.

Abstract

The scope of this Law shall be to ensure the right of the consumers to carry out and protect their rights and legal interests in the process of the conclusion of contracts with the manufacturers, vendors and persons rendering services. The infringement of consumers’ rights shall be considered, inter alia, in the following cases: (a) lack of access to complete information related to product or service; (b) non-compliance of product or service with contractual obligations or guarantees; and (c) no

Full text

Russian

Website

latvia.news-city.info

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Cabinet Regulation No. 97 of 2011 on Requirements for the Classification, Quality and Labelling of Milk Products and Composite Milk Products

Legislation | Latvia | 2011 (2012)

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Packaging/labelling, Food quality control/food safety, Classification/declassification, Inspection, Codex Alimentarius, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX