Implementing the EU directive on unfair commercial practices and amending existing consumer legislation. Consultation document

This consultation seeks the views of consumer bodies, academics, businesses and enforcement authorities on policy issues relating to the transposition of the Directive on Unfair Commercial Practices and the accompanying draft Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) in the United Kingdom. The Directive will affect all businesses which supply or market goods and services to consumers. A second consultation is due to be held in Autumn 2006 on the draft implementing legislation. Document reference: URN No. 05/1815. Deadline for responses: 8 March 2006.