Keywords: Consumer Protection


UK regulators investigate claims management firms over consumer protection concerns

UK financial and legal regulators have launched a joint review of the claims-management sector following concerns about unfair practices affecting consumers seeking compensation. Regulators step in The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), together with the Solicitors Regulation Authority, announced an......

Meta faces New Mexico trial over alleged harmful impact on Social Media platforms

Meta Platforms is set to face a significant legal trial in New Mexico that could lead to major changes in the way Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp operate. The case is part of a broader wave of legal actions targeting social media companies over their impact on younger users. The lawsuit, brought by......

Honey labeling rules strengthened across Europe from june

Starting in June, new labeling rules for honey products will come into force across the European Union, aiming to improve transparency and protect consumers from misleading practices. The updated regulation requires producers to clearly indicate the origin of honey blends, listing each country of harvest......

Baby Food recall in Austria after poison contamination raises safety concerns

Authorities in Austria have issued an urgent recall of certain baby food products after traces of poison were discovered in jars sold in retail stores, raising serious concerns about consumer safety. The affected products include carrot and potato purée manufactured by the German brand Hipp and......

Basic-Fit data breach exposes personal information of 200,000 members in the Netherlands

European fitness chain Basic-Fit has reported a significant data breach affecting approximately 200,000 members in the Netherlands, raising concerns about personal data security in the fitness industry. According to the company, the breach involved sensitive customer information, including names, contact......

Italy fines Revolut over alleged unfair commercial practices

Italy’s competition authority has imposed a significant fine on Revolut over alleged unfair commercial practices, highlighting increasing scrutiny of the fast-growing fintech sector. The regulator stated that several entities within the Revolut group were penalized for providing potentially misleading......

France seeks buyer for ‘60 millions de consommateurs’ after institute liquidation

The French government has launched a search for a buyer for the well-known consumer magazine 60 Millions de consommateurs following the official liquidation of its parent body, the Institut national de la consommation (INC). A decree published in the official journal on Sunday formalized......

Stronger fuel oversight in Morocco to protect consumers

Morocco is stepping up oversight of its fuel market as global energy volatility continues to impact domestic prices. Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have disrupted supply chains and pushed up international oil prices, creating ripple effects across fuel-importing countries. Highly dependent......

Italy fines Trustpilot €4 million over misleading consumer practices

Italy’s competition authority has imposed a €4 million fine on online review platform Trustpilot, citing misleading practices and insufficient safeguards to ensure the authenticity of user reviews. According to regulators, the platform failed to provide adequate transparency about how reviews......