Tag: e-commerce
The faulty charger’s diaries: what the EU can do to reign in unsafe products
Unsafe products keep entering the European Union in high numbers, often through online marketplaces. To avoid consumers being harmed, EU policymakers should deliver a Customs Reform giving sufficient resources to authorities, a robust EU Product Act and clarify online marketplaces'...
How to ensure consumer protection keeps up with the digital revolution
Updating consumer rights in changing times is essential, writes digital team policy officer Claudio Teixeira.
EU-UK divorce deal: What (not) to replicate in future EU trade policy
While the EU-UK trade & cooperation deal is a very specific one, building on a formerly integrated consumer market, wider EU trade policy can draw lessons from it.
Is it safe to buy products online from the other side of the world?
Consumers now buy things from anywhere in the world in a few clicks. But consumer groups' research shows the safety of these products is not always guaranteed. Online shops are urged to act responsibly and authorities should work together across...