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European Union - Consolidated Texts - Regulations > Consolidated text: Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2017 on cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 (Text with EEA relevance)Text with EEA relevance (01/01/2022)
Short Summary
Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 governs the cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws in the European Union. It requires each Member State to designate competent authorities and a single liaison office responsible for the application of this Regulation. The document emphasizes the need for effective cooperation between competent authorities, other public authorities, and designated bodies. It outlines the minimum investigation and enforcement powers that competent authorities must have, including access to relevant documents, data, and information, the power to require information from public authorities or individuals, the power to carry out on-site inspections, and the power to purchase goods or services as test purchases. Competent authorities also have enforcement powers such as adopting interim measures, seeking commitments from traders responsible for infringements, informing consumers about seeking compensation, ordering the cessation or prohibition of infringements, and imposing penalties. The penalties imposed by competent authorities must be effective, proportionate, and dissuasive, in line with Union laws protecting consumers’ interests. The document also highlights the importance of protecting confidential and commercially sensitive information. Overall, this Regulation aims to ensure effective cooperation and enforcement of consumer protection laws among national authorities in the European Union.
Whom does it apply to?
Competent authorities, designated bodies, applicant authorities, requested authorities, traders, consumers
What does it govern?
Cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws
What are exemptions?
Chapter III does not apply to intra-Union infringements of Directives 2014/17/EU and 2014/92/EU
What are the Penalties?
The penalties imposed by competent authorities must be effective, proportionate, and dissuasive, in line with Union laws protecting consumers' interests.
Jurisdiction
European Union