Q&As

Q&As

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ASA rulings—12 March 2025

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Commission investigation finds widespread consumer law breaches by second-hand goods traders

The European Commission and national consumer authorities from 27 countries have released findings from an investigation of 356 online second-hand goods traders, revealing 52% potentially breach EU consumer law. The investigation, completed in March 2025, found 57% of traders failed to honour minimum one-year legal guarantees, while 40% inadequately informed consumers of withdrawal rights. Consumer Protection Cooperation authorities will now pursue compliance actions against 185 traders identified for further investigation under national procedures.

CMA chief outlines implementation plans for new digital markets and consumer powers

Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Chief Executive Sarah Cardell announced implementation plans for new digital markets and consumer protection powers in a speech at techUK on 10 March 2025. The CMA will publish roadmaps for Strategic Market Status designations alongside consultation decisions for search (June) and mobile (July). New consumer protection powers starting April will be phased in gradually, with initial drip pricing guidance in April followed by further consultation in summer 2025, and a 3-month compliance period for fake reviews rules. The approach aims to balance regulatory effectiveness with business certainty under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act.