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The safety you don’t see
Why temperature accuracy matters to all consumers
How Malta is helping set EU vehicle safety standards
Malta has re-established itself as a vehicle type-approval authority
Why consumer protection matters
World Consumer Rights Day to be celebrated today with a public family event from 10am to 2pm at San Klement Park, Żabbar
Your rights if war disrupts your flights or holiday
Consumers’ rights depend on the type of booking they made and on how the disruption affects their journey
Deposit refunds and cancellations
For deposits to be non-refundable the contract terms must be fair and reasonable
Flight delays and compensation: air passenger rights explained
Compensation is not payable when a flight delay or cancellation is caused by ‘extraordinary circumstances’
Substandard membrane works end up with claim for a refund
Water seeped through roof and also damaged a neighbour’s property
What the law says about second-hand products
Professional sellers are not exempted from responsibility if product sold is 2nd-hand
Fighting collusive behaviour among companies
Authorities have various ways to combat cartels, one of the most serious of competition infringements
Refused a refund? What the law says on credit notes
Credit notes can solve cases involving a wrong purchase choice, not a faulty product