Implementation of the Consumer Protection Law, aimed at protecting consumers from unfair trading regulations, has been deferred until 26 May 2008.
The British Shops and Stores Association (bssa) had called on the
department for business, enterprise and regulatory reform (
BERR) to delay the execution of the law, after voicing concerns over the lack of advance warning for retailers.
The law has been described as the ‘biggest change to consumer legislation in 40 years’ and was due to come into force on 6 April 2008.
However the bssa were concerned that retailers were not given enough time in which they could review and understand the new requirements prior to implementation, which could result in many companies facing the risk of being unable to meet their legal obligations.
David Clark, executive manager at bssa said: “We are delighted that BERR has acknowledged our concerns.
“The decision to delay the implementation of the new regulations until 26 May means that businesses will now have the benefit of a guidance document and a more reasonable time period within which to review their current operating policies prior to the introduction of the new regulations.”
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