IMCO endorsed the INI report on Dual quality of products in the Single Market by 33-3-1 votes. The Rapporteur has proposed 22 compromise amendments. Among others, the compromises concern the Commission guidance Notice and recently published common testing methodology, enhanced cooperation activities in Member States, awareness raising activities targeting consumers, as well as the New Deal for Consumers on proposing legislative changes to Article 6 in the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive.
Further information
Press release: Consumer product quality: MEPs take aim at dual standards
Media package: Dual quality of products
Extracts from the vote and statement by the Rapporteur - Dual quality of products in the Single Market
Article with video: Same brand, lower quality: MEPs tackle unfair food practices
Procedure file on dual quality of products
Press release: Consumer product quality: MEPs take aim at dual standards
Media package: Dual quality of products
Extracts from the vote and statement by the Rapporteur - Dual quality of products in the Single Market
Article with video: Same brand, lower quality: MEPs tackle unfair food practices
Procedure file on dual quality of products
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