Singapore: Competition and Consumer Commission's investigation into Light in the Box over alleged misleading dark pattern practices
Progress
Current status
in force
18 May 2026 in force
Scope
Implementers
Singapore
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Competition and Consumer Commission accepted undertaking from Light in the Box resolving concerns on misleading dark pattern practices
On 18 May 2026, the Competition and Consumer Commission (CCS) accepted undertakings from Light in the Box, an e-commerce platform, resolving misleading dark pattern practices on the platform. The CCS found that the company displayed "almost sold out…
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority