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Singapore: Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act of 2003

Progress

Current status
in force
01 Mar 2004 in force
28 Nov 2003 adopted
11 Nov 2003 adopted

Scope

Implementers
Singapore
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
legislature
Government Body
central government
parliament
Implementation Level
subnational

Timeline of events

01 Mar 2004
in force

Implemented Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act

On 1 March 2004, the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (CPFTA) was implemented. The CPFTA aims to protect consumers against unfair practices, including those in online commercial activities. The list of unfair trade practices includes misrepres…

Source
Event type law
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
28 Nov 2003
adopted

Signed Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act 2003

On 28 November 2003, the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (CPFTA) was signed by the President of Singapore. The CPFTA aims to protect consumers against unfair practices, including those in online commercial activities. The list of unfair trade…

Source
Event type law
Action type signing
Government branch executive
Government body central government
11 Nov 2003
adopted

Adopted Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act

On 11 November 2003, the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (CPFTA) was adopted by the Parliament of Singapore. The CPFTA aims to protect consumers against unfair practices, including those in online commercial activities. The list of unfair tra…

Source
Event type law
Action type adoption
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament