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EU finds over half of second-hand online traders might be violating consumer rights

( March 7, 2025, 13:13 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: An EU investigation found that 52 percent of second-hand online traders may be violating consumer rights, the European Commission said today. Authorities checked 356 traders across 25 EU countries, Iceland, and Norway. Key issues included unclear return policies, incorrect information on faulty goods, and failure to honor the legal one-year guarantee. Some traders also made misleading environmental claims. EU consumer authorities, coordinated by the Commission, will now decide on enforcement actions to ensure compliance with EU consumer laws. Statement follows. ...

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