Consumer Protection News

Gambling operators have until the end of September to submit proposals to the UK Gambling Commission on how to streamline regulatory requirements and processes

A Texas judge ruled that TikTok violated the state's consumer protection law by misleading users regarding a safety feature that left children exposed to inappr

Exclusive analysis reveals that Woolworths increased prices on at least four 'family staples,' including chicken fillets, during its three-month 'Price Freeze'

The Centre has amended e-commerce rules, introducing stricter regulations for online shoppers from January 2027, covering aspects like discounts, product listin

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held Railways responsible for a safety lapse after passengers were robbed at gunpoint in a reser

India's Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) system has prevented over ₹5,000 crore in suspected cyber fraud losses since its launch in May 2025 by using teleco

The CCPA has ruled that the 'Wholewheat' label on McVitie's Marie biscuits is misleading, as they contain only 19.5% whole wheat flour compared to 52% refined w

The UK Government has announced a crackdown on 'cowboy builders' and aggressive bailiffs, following reports that people lost over £10.3 billion in 2024 due to u

Andy Burnham has declared war on "cowboy builders," vowing to put them out of business, as reported in the Daily Mail. He highlighted a case where an unscrupulo

Meta has agreed to new protections for teenagers in the US as part of an $18 billion settlement, resolving claims from 47 states that accused the company of des

Australia's federal court has ruled that dating website eHarmony engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct through its subscription traps, costing thousands o

Karnataka has imposed a one-year ban on the manufacture, sale, and storage of analogue paneer across the state to prevent consumer deception, with food safety o

Critics are concerned that the Federal Trade Commission's efforts to limit personalized pricing, while aiming for consumer protection, could inadvertently elimi

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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is actively pursuing companies over 'drip pricing' tactics, with Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and Red Driving Sc

Following action by FSSAI, Amway, Emami, and four other brands have removed '100%' claims from their product advertising, with Emami specifically addressing its

Private parking firms in the UK issued a record 17 million tickets in one year, facing accusations of misleading signs, aggressive debt collection, and unreason

Dabur India, Ferns N Petals, and four other food businesses have corrected labelling and advertising violations after receiving notices from FSSAI. The correcti

In 2025, Flipkart, Amazon, and Meesho received the most consumer complaints among e-commerce platforms, with product non-delivery being the top issue. The Natio

Ride-hailing applications have been instructed to cease requesting tips from customers before the ride commences.

A new report reveals that the 'manosphere' has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry, exploiting the anxieties of Gen Z men through courses, supplements,

The Centre has ordered ride-hailing apps to stop requesting tips from passengers before a trip is completed, clarifying that tipping must remain voluntary and o

France has implemented a new law banning unsolicited telemarketing calls, imposing fines of up to $87,000 per call for individuals and $435,000 for companies. T

France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls, requiring companies to obtain prior consent from consumers before advertising goods and services.