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Stopping malpractice

When a trader infringes consumer rights, public authorities or consumer rights organisations can apply for an injunction to stop the malpractice.

An injunction is an order granted by a court or an administrative body that defends the collective interests of consumers in the internal market.

An injunction is taken in the country where the infringement originated, but protects consumers across Europe.

Representative Actions Directive

The Injunctions Directive and Representative Actions Directive ensure the defence of collective interests of consumers in the internal market.

13 JUNE 2017
Study on the application of Directive 2009/22/EC on injunctions for the protection of consumers’ interests
English
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