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Singapore: Signed Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act 2003

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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…

Scope

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

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2003-11-11
adopted

On 11 November 2003, the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (CPFTA) was adopted by the Parliame…

2003-11-28
adopted

On 28 November 2003, the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (CPFTA) was signed by the President…

2004-03-01
in force

On 1 March 2004, the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (CPFTA) was implemented. The CPFTA aims…