A directive on contracts for the supply of digital content has been adopted by the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee and the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection. Read more here.
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Participate in an Interactive information Session with MCA
The Malta Communications Authority (MCA) has published its report on the complaints and inquiries received during the first six months of 2017. This report provides an analysis of the complaints received by the Authority during this period. The Association for Consumer Rights in collaboration with the National Council of Women is holding an information session with…
#SayNoStopVAW
25 November is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – help us take a stance! Join the UN initiative “Orange the World”, which aims to give the topic of violence against women increased visibility. The European Commission invites you to “Go Orange” as part of a social media flashmob on 25th November. Read…
ECC Malta Newsletter – October 2017 issue
Do you know who to contact when you have a consumer problem? Read the ECC Malta Newsletter of October 2017 to learn about the different means of redress available to consumers when they have a complaint, either with a local or foreign company. The aim behind the free ECC Malta newsletter is to provide consumers…
#WatchOut ! ANEC Press Release on risks involving technologies for real-time tracking of children
For peace of mind, some parents want to be able to be in contact with their children and keep track of their whereabouts at all times. The now popular smartwatches are wearable mobile phones that use the internet and GPS to allow real-time tracking of children and communication with them. But what if, instead…
Online Shopping and Delivery of Goods
You are invited to attend a talk to be delivered by Odette Vella MCCAA, the well-known TV and newspaper adviser on Consumer Rights and Protection. Shopping online is increasing in volume as it is very convenient, time saving and easy. Yet it may also be challenging. You have now the opportunity to discuss any…
OECD Window Covering Cord Safety Campaign
Prevent Child Strangulation: Window Covering Cords Can Kill From 23-30 June 2016, an OECD global awareness campaign was carried out on window covering cord safety. The initiative aimed at informing consumers about persistent, hidden and severe dangers associated with corded window coverings and encouraging preventative action in homes, including vacation homes or holiday dwellings…
Participate in the European Commission Public Consultation on Revision of EU Consumer Law by 8 October.
We would like to remind all citizens and organisations to take part in the the European Commission public consultation on the targeted revision of EU consumer law directives by 8 October. The aim of this public consultation, as we mentioned in our post on 2 July, is to gather opinions from consumers, businesses and associations…
European Commission – Press release: Consumer Authorities and the European Commission urge Volkswagen to finalise repairs of all cars affected by emissions scandal
European Commission – Press release: Consumer Authorities and the European Commission urge Volkswagen to finalise repairs of all cars affected by emissions scandal Today the EU consumer authorities and the European Commission sent a joint letter to the CEO of Volkswagen urging the group to swiftly repair all cars affected by the “dieselgate” scandal….
European Consumer Centre (ECC) Malta Newsletter – June 2017
The European Consumer Centre (ECC) Malta has issued the ECC Malta Newsletter of June 2017 . The European Consumer Centre of Malta (ECC Malta) forms part of the European Consumer Centres Network (ECC-Net) with offices throughout all European Union Member States. The aim of the ECC-Net is to help with questions consumers may have…