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What are counterfeits and how to avoid them
Based on the original article published by the European Consumer Centres Network here. They can be cheap and stylish, and they may look authentic.
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The Counterfeits Trade in Europe
Risks associated with counterfeit products Within the European Union, Regulation No. 3295/94 sets out the measures prohibiting the release for free circulation, export, re-export or
Ireland 2020 Market Monitoring Survey
The Consumer Market Monitoring Survey (MMS) assesses the performance of a range of product and service markets across the European Union, Iceland, Norway and the
ECC-Net: Consumer and Travel Rights in Ukrainian
The European Consumer Centre (ECC) Ireland is a member of the European Consumer Centre Network (ECC-Net), which offers consumers across the European Union advice on their consumer
Company Announcement, May 2022
We recently said goodbye to our outstanding CEO and Managing Director of ECC Ireland, Dr Cyril Sullivan, as he takes on a new role heading the ISPCA. We
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New Protections for European Union Consumers
On the 28th of May 2022, new rules on consumer rights apply in the European Union as Directive (EU) 2019/2161, the Better enforcement and modernisation Directive
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European Commission Press Release: New EU Consumer Rules Enter Into Force in May 2022
On the 28th of May 2022, new rules on consumer rights apply in the European Union as Directive (EU) 2019/2161, the Better enforcement and modernisation Directive (also
Europe Day 2022
Europe Day held on 9 May every year celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the historic ‘Schuman Declaration‘ of May
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EU Steps In to Regulate Online Shopping Protections for European Consumers
Where do Irish consumers shop online? In 2021, the purchase power of Irish consumers was the second-highest in the EU (Eurostat), when an overwhelming
