In terms of consumption, new rules came into force on Saturday. They should make it possible to better fight, for example, against artificial price increases just before the sales period. Opinions on online sales platforms will also be better controlled.
The gesture has become daily for some, online purchases are made in a few clicks. Often, consumer reviews are scrutinized and followed because a good rating encourages purchase. Starting today, reviews will be much more reliable because false ratings are prohibited. Sites will have to explain how they verify its comments. Sanctions are even foreseen.
This is one of the new rules that comes into force this Saturday, and everywhere in Europe. They aim to protect the consumer.
Another change: more transparency on the origin of your package. From now on, on e-commerce platforms, you will be able to know the identity of the seller. Is he a professional or an individual? What country is this product from? He will even have to indicate a contact number in the event of a problem.
Last but not least is online or in-store sales. From now on, merchants will have to indicate a reference price. It must be the lowest price of the last 30 days before the reduction. A way to fight against artificial price increases, just before sales periods.