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The Consumer Agency was established 1 July 2005 according to Act No 62/2005 (also availible in Danish). The Consumer Agency is one of the governmental agencies in Iceland which is entrusted with market surveillance of business operators, good functioning and transparency of the markets in respect to safety and consumers legal rights as well as enforcement of legislation adopted by the Icelandic Parliament for protection of consumers health, legal and economical rights.

The Consumer Agency is a governmental agency falling under the auspices of Ministry of Justice and Human Rights.

News

9.9.2009

Sweep on electronic goods

The Consumer Agency is part of the Consumer Protection Co-operation (CPC) Network, pursuant to Act No. 56/2007. One part of the co-operation are coordinated checks on a particular market, called sweeps.
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5.1.2009

Information on the Financial Situation in Iceland

Icelandic Government's Information Center website contains information regarding the banking crisis in Iceland; updates and developments, relevant background information, as well as answers to Frequently Asked Questions and useful contact information.
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Mynd með frétt
15.6.2007

Press release

Minister of commerce Mr. Björgvin G. Sigurðsson and Mr Zohua Bohua minister of trade – and industry
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