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A new Ordinance which will codify elements of contract law and minimum standards for traders, bringing Guernsey in line with UK requirements, comes into force on 2 October.
It includes consumer rights when entering contracts for goods and services, unfair terms in contracts and unfair commercial practices, information regarding cancellation rights and additional charges, and the safety of products.
Both local and online transactions will be under the scope of the law which include “proportionate enforcement powers”.
Therefore, sellers need to familiarise themselves with the products or services on offer, where and how they are selling them, and what the key activities of the business are to understand if the new requirement apply to them.
The legislation was voted through the States in March of this year having been directed to draw up proposals in 2016. It includes all islands of the Bailiwick except for Alderney.
Further guidance is available HERE.
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