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Deceptive Practices In Marketing In King
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It is unlawful for a business to make statements in trade or commerce that: are misleading or deceptive; or • are likely to mislead or deceive. Failing to disclose relevant information, promises, opinions and predictions can also be misleading or deceptive.
The Deceptive Marketing Practices Directorate detects, investigates and deters false or misleading representations and deceptive marketing practices identified under the Competition Act .
What is a brick-and-mortar store? A retail store that sells directly from a physical location. What do nontraditional sellers do? Nontraditional sellers provide goods and services without a brick-and-mortar location.
The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that protects and promotes competition for the benefit of Canadian consumers and businesses. Competition drives lower prices and innovation while fueling economic growth.
Under the Competition Act , it is against the law to advertise or market something in a way that is false or misleading. On this section of the website, you will find information about different types of deceptive practices and the penalties they carry. There is also information to help businesses comply with the law.
These provisions prohibit anyone from promoting a product, service or business interest through any claims that are false or misleading in any “material” respect. Material information is information that could influence consumer behaviour, such as influencing them to buy or use the advertised products or services.
The Competition Bureau, as a law enforcement agency, is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Competition Act , the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act , the Textile Labelling Act and the Precious Metals Marking Act . It is important to understand what type of conduct is investigated by the Bureau.
File Complaint Online: Mail/Fax: Mailing Address: NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. Consumer Services Division. 42 Broadway, 9th Floor. New York, NY 10004. Fax: (212) 487-4482.
New Jersey Consumers (Residents) who need assistance or would like to file a complaint against Debt Collection Practices, Stores or Businesses, or another New Jersey State Governmental Agency, should access the New Jersey Consumer Affairs website at or call (973) 504-6200.