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Singapore: Adopted Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act

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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…

Scope

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

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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…