Trade Descriptions Act 1968

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Act_of_Parliament
gptkbp:citation 1968 c. 29
gptkbp:dateEnacted 1968
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Trade Descriptions Act 1968
gptkbp:longTitle An Act to replace the Merchandise Marks Acts 1887 to 1953 by fresh provisions prohibiting misdescriptions of goods, services, accommodation and facilities provided in the course of trade.
gptkbp:purpose prohibit false or misleading trade descriptions
gptkbp:receivedRoyalAssent 1968-07-26
gptkbp:relatedLegislation gptkb:Consumer_Protection_from_Unfair_Trading_Regulations_2008
gptkbp:repealedBy Merchandise Marks Acts 1887 to 1953
gptkbp:status partially in force
gptkbp:subject consumer protection
false advertising
trade law
gptkbp:territory gptkb:Scotland
England and Wales
gptkbp:website https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/29/contents
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:UK_Acts_of_Parliament_1968
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7