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October 24, 2025
Swedish Accessibility Act – First Market Surveillance and Supervision by PTS
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Following the entry into force of the Swedish Act on the Accessibility of Certain Products and Services in June, the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (Sw. PTS) has initiated its first round of market surveillance and superv
June 10, 2025
The Swedish Consumer Agency Commissioned to Focus on Influencer Marketing
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The Swedish Consumer Agency (Sw. Konsumentverket) has been commissioned by the Swedish government to strengthen its efforts related to influencer marketing, with particular emphasis on safeguarding children and young people.
April 29, 2025
The Swedish Consumer Agency initiates audits against over 50 influencers and advertisers
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According to the agency, many influencers fail to clearly label promotional content, thereby violating marketing laws and placing young audiences—who are particularly vulnerable to subtle advertising—at risk.
March 26, 2025
February 27, 2025
European Commission Is Planning To Propose the Digital Fairness Act
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Following the Digital Fairness Fitness Check report on 3 October 2024, the European Commission plans to propose a Digital Fairness Act aimed at addressing key consumer protection issues in the online environment.
February 14, 2025
Investigation of Shein Illustrating the Importance of Adhering to EU Consumer Law When Targeting EU Markets
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Last week, the European Commission announced that an investigation had been initiated into the Chinese e-commerce fashion company Shein within the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network. This highlights the principle that co
January 14, 2025
Recent ECJ Judgement on the Price Indication Directive – Announced Price Reductions Must be Calculated on the Lowest Price in the Last 30 Days
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On 26 of December 2024, the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) delivered its judgement in case C-330/23 (Aldi Süd) on the interpretation of article 6a of the Price Indication Directive.
