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Konsumentverket

Swedish consumer protection authority

konsumentverket.se
Headquarters
Karlstad, Sweden
Founded year
1973
Company type
Government agency
Number of employees
175–200

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Company announcements

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    Consumer Agency examines grill brushes after accidents

    After serious cases in Sweden and abroad, market control is initiated. Consumers are urged to check brushes and food for loose metal bristles. Results expected later this year.

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    The Consumer Ombudsman issues an injunction against Nordic Nest

    The company must state correct prices in the marketing. The injunction is linked to a fine of 3 million kronor.

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    The Supreme Court will not hear the case of the deceived bank customer

    The Court of Appeal's judgment stands. The bank is not responsible for the customer's swish transfer to scammers. KO criticizes the banks' lack of protection.

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    Patent and Market Court prohibits Biljettkungen AB unreasonable contract terms

    The terms lack right of withdrawal, are unclear and violate the law. The prohibition is accompanied by a fine of 1 million kronor.

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Media coverage

  • TV4

    The Consumer Agency is investigating grill brushes after serious accidents

    Strands from grill brushes that have come loose have led to several serious accidents in Sweden and abroad. One of the affected is Harriet Kyolaba Johansson who was forced to...

  • Nyheter24

    New rule for loans and insurances - this is what you need to know

    From June 19, the rules for agreements signed online are tightened. Then it should be easier for consumers to cancel certain digital purchases - including...

  • Aftonbladet

    Sold 15,000 dangerous reflector vests - threatened with million fine

    Sports giant XXL may be forced to pay 1.5 million kronor in sanction fee to the Consumer Agency. The reason is that the chain sold 15,000 reflector vests that did not meet EU requirements, writes...

  • SVT Nyheter

    The Consumer Agency sends supervisory letters to influencers

    Many influencers continue to make hidden advertising despite it breaking the law, according to the Consumer Agency. Now they are sending a supervisory letter to about 40 influencers and...

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