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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 the Interior.

News

2.12.2011

Ethanol stoves

The Study of Safety Requirements for Open Stoves or Fireplaces Using Alcohol Fuels provides a description of ethanol stoves, as well as information on their market presence in the EU. The study also clarifies that ethanol fireplaces are becoming an emerging safety issue in
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8.10.2010

CE marking makes Europe's market yours

We often see the "CE marking" on some of the products we buy, but what does it really mean?
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20.8.2010

Commission proposes package to boost consumer protection and confidence in financial services

As part of its work creating a safer and sounder financial system, preventing a future crisis and restoring consumer confidence, the European Commission has today proposed changes to existing European rules
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