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Consumer Affairs Act

Title (original language): Acts dwar l-Affarijiet tal-Konsumatur

The Consumer Affairs Act, originally enacted in 1994,  establishes a legal framework for consumer rights protection in Malta, including oversight by a Director General, a Consumer Affairs Council, dedicated tribunals for claims, and rules on unfair terms, product liability, and commercial guarantees.

(Source: Malta - Policy monitor country profile, 2025)

 

Entities responsible for implementation: Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA)

Status: Implemented | Implementation period start: 1994 | Implementation period finish: Ongoing
Related EU policy: Consumer Protection Cooperation Regulation
Record created: 01 August 2025
  • Malta

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  • National: national law
  • BIK+ strategy pillar 1 - protection
  • cybersecurity, data privacy, data protection, digital identity
Title (original language): Acts dwar l-Affarijiet tal-Konsumatur
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The Consumer Affairs Act, originally enacted in 1994,  establishes a legal framework for consumer rights protection in Malta, including oversight by a Director General, a Consumer Affairs Council, dedicated tribunals for claims, and rules on unfair terms, product liability, and commercial guarantees.

(Source: Malta - Policy monitor country profile, 2025)

 

Entities responsible for implementation: Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA)

Status: Implemented | Implementation period start: 1994 | Implementation period finish: Ongoing
Related EU policy: Consumer Protection Cooperation Regulation
Record created: 01 August 2025
  • Malta

  • Go to document source
  • National: national law
  • BIK+ strategy pillar 1 - protection
  • cybersecurity, data privacy, data protection, digital identity
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