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The new UKCA (‘UK Conformity Assessed') mark will replace the existing CE mark for relevant products sold in Great Britain when the Brexit transition period ends on 31 December 2020
As the popularity and, therefore, demand for sustainable goods and services grow, the accuracy and reliability of businesses' ‘green' claims is coming under increasing scrutiny.
Martin Ewen reviews product liability law in England and Wales and also whether there is a limit on the level of damages awarded in actions for wrongful death arising from defective products.
On 2 February 2021, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published the much-anticipated Woolard Review, a significant and wide-ranging review of change and innovation in the unsecured credit market.
Further to our recent briefing (see here) the Government has now published the new content requirements for Default Notices served on borrowers that breach Consumer Credit Act 1974 (CCA) regulated loan agreements.
Since the European Union's main aims include consumer protection and ensuring product safety, you might be forgiven for thinking that the EU's rules in those areas would be clear and straightforward.
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