Brazil: Investigation on Apple's decision to sell iPhone without charger
Progress
Current status
in force
19 Mar 2021 in force
28 Oct 2020 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Brazil
Policy Area
Other operating conditions
Policy Instrument
Design requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
technological consumer goods
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
subnational
Timeline of events
Imposed fine after investigation on Apple for selling iPhones without chargers
On 19 March 2021, the Consumer Protection Foundation of the State of São Paulo (Procon-SP) imposed a fine of USD 2 million after its investigation against APPLE COMPUTER BRASIL LTDA for selling iPhones without chargers. After being asked to justify …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority
Announced investigation on Apple for selling iPhones without chargers
On 28 October 2020, the Consumer Protection Foundation of the State of São Paulo (Procon-SP) announced an investigation against APPLE COMPUTER BRASIL LTDA for selling iPhones without chargers. The company is asked to justify its behaviour. In partic…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority