Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008

Do you know of any business, which:

1. Promotes a product similar to a product made by a particular manufacturer in such a manner as deliberately to mislead the consumer into believing that the product is made by that same manufacturer when it is not;
2. Makes an invitation to consumers to purchase products at a specified price and then refuses to take orders for it or deliver it within a reasonable time?

• Lawyer says:
• I have been doing quite a bit of work on these regulations including putting on a conference with the UK Government representative who has been drafting and advising them - we are running it again on 11th June (www.singlelaw.com)....pause there and laugh because on 26 May when the UK version of the regulations are in force I will not be allowed to do that - merge a comment with some "advertorial" or subtle or not so subtle plugs for a service or product. It will be a criminal offence but probably used as a last resort for persistent offenders. Concerns have been over issues such as are "buy one get one free " (BOGOF) offers still okay - yes they are. Being careful however to make sure what is "free" is definitely free. Issues over conduct of salesmen who go door to door -so training for staff is useful under the new regulations. A couple of companies have asked me to do some training in house on the regulations. Also viral marketing is likely to be a problem under the regulations. The Government has issued guidance and also updated its general guidance on "Price indications" so anyone interested in how this affects pricing of goods should have a look at that too.