Information and Publications

The Association for Consumer Rights, Malta (ACR) reminds the Government and police authorities of their duty to safeguard the public domain now that Summer is at its peak. It notes that over the years, private individuals were being allowed concessions to set up beach umbrellas and related beach furniture at an alarming rate. In some…

Consumers are increasingly using connected devices in their daily lives. Already today, Europeans can remotely switch on the lights in their house, turn on their washing machine or open their door lock with their smartphone. This ongoing digitalisation requires that consumers’ devices are protected against cyberattacks. While the number of connected products is rising,…

In 2003, the European Year of People with Disabilities, ANEC issued a Policy Statement on Design for All which urged implementation of CEN/CENELEC Guide 6 “Guidelines for standard developers to address the needs of older persons and persons with disabilities” in the drafting of European Standards. ANEC believed the implementation of Guide 6 would serve…

The Association for Consumer Rights (ACR) is calling for urgent action from the Minister responsible, and those concerned, to re-organise the parking system at Mater Dei Hospital. A letter on this action was published in the Independent on 19 May 2019. It is a fact that those coming to hospital for appointments or to visit…

Association for Consumers Rights (ACR) calls for responsibility and law enforcement in the protection of consumers and the environment The AGM of the Association for Consumer Rights was recently held on 23 March 2019, during which a number of resolutions which directly concern the life of individuals in many ways were debated and approved….

  The following resolutions were adopted during the AGM of the Association for Consumer Rights, Malta, held on 23 March 2019: Mater Dei Public Car Park Efficiency Smoking in Public Places Leniency Advertising, promotional material and information  Tackling Illegal content in online platforms Reducing the impact of certain plastic products on the environment (Directive…

A Seminar: “Towards EU Elections: Strengthening the European Union  for a more effective consumer protection” was held at the European Parliament on 5 March 2019. It was hosted by MEP Daniele Viotti and chaired by Grace Attard, delegate of the EESC Consultative Commission on Industrial Change. The aim of the Seminar was to highlight how…