For companies
These pages inform companies about consumer rights and obligations.
Dangerous items or services that have already been sold
If you have become aware that a product that you sell or have sold is dangerous to consumers, you are obliged to withdraw it from the market. This is a so-called “recall”.
When the product does not comply with the law
If it turns out that a product does not meet the requirements of the law or if the item is dangerous, you may ultimately be prohibited from selling the product and forced to recall it.
When you are liable for damages
If a product is faulty or your company have been guilty of a delay, the consumer is entitled to compensation for the financial damage this has caused to him or her.
The Product Safety Act
The Product Safety Act requires that all goods and services that companies offer to consumers must be safe.
The Consumer Sales Act
The Consumer Sales Act applies whenever your company sells goods to consumers. The act applies to all goods and regulates areas such as late deliveries, defects, prices and cancellation.
The Consumer Services Act
The Consumer Services Act applies when your business sells services to consumers. The act applies to work on and storing goods and work on real estate.
Telemarketing - rules for companies
The Act on Distance Contracts and Off-Premises Contracts applies whenever your company sells goods or services over the telephone.
Information about distance contracts
The Act on Distance Contracts and Off-Premises Contracts applies whenever your company sells goods or services remotely.
Your rights and obligations as a company
As a company, you must comply with consumer rights legislation, including the Consumer Sales Act, Consumer Services Act and Consumer Contracts Act.