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News and Views
Commission report on the implementation of EU standardisation policy and the contribution of European standards to EU policies
On 16 January, the European Commission published a Communication reporting on the implementation of EU standardisation policy, and the contribution of European standards to EU policies. The Report will serve as a basis for the long-foreseen inter-institutional dialogue with the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the…
ECC Malta Newsletter – November 2017 issue
In time for the holiday season, for the last edition of the European Consumer Centre Malta Newsletter, ECC Malta gives some advice about what to look out for when browsing online for gifts and personal shopping. This edition will also highlight the latest publication on ‘Digital Content’, as well as the last Joint Project…
Directive to help eliminate cross-border online trade barriers adopted
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.
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…