Worldwide: Consumer Law

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, acting through the Department of Consumer Affairs, has notified the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026, vide Notification No. CG-DL-E-10092026-276125, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), dated 9 September 2026.

9月9日、最高人民法院は、模倣による混同、営業秘密の侵害、信用毀損、虚偽・誇大な宣伝、インターネット上の不正競争行為の認定や、反不正競争法の一般条項の適用などに関する重要な法律問題を扱った典型事例9件を公表した。

A contractor agreement determines who pays when work goes wrong. Independent contractors carry their own commercial risk, unlike employees, so the agreement allocates that risk in detail. Liability commonly arises from breach of contract, intellectual property infringement, and breaches of confidentiality. Indemnities, liability caps and insurance requirements are the three tools that allocate it. Australian law puts limits on that allocation. Consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law apply automatically, and no contract can exclude them.

中国最高人民法院が公表した典型事例では、ライブコマースで販売された偽造フェイスクリームをめぐり、販売業者が第一義的責任を負い、配

India's food safety regulator has challenged Diageo's Royal Challenge whisky labeling, questioning claims about maturation in American oak casks and the presence of imported Scotch. The FSSAI's enforcement action raises critical questions about how alcoholic beverage manufacturers substantiate age claims, ingredient disclosures, and product characteristics under India's evolving regulatory framework.

On June 18, 2026, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued an stating that if a brand’s product label, website, or advertising uses the term ‘100%’ in any claim about composition, ingredients, or naturalness, then that claim must be literally and verifiably true.

This comprehensive newsletter examines critical regulatory developments across Legal Metrology, Food Safety, and Agricultural Laws in India during June 2026. From e-commerce country-of-origin filters and fuel dispenser verification reforms to FSSAI's digital compliance initiatives and nano-fertilizer frameworks, the edition covers essential updates impacting manufacturers, exporters, food business operators, and agri-businesses navigating India's evolving regulatory landscape.

India’s aviation sector is expanding at an unprecedented pace. With rising passenger traffic, increasing airline competition, digital ticketing platforms and growing consumer awareness, passenger disputes have become...

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has lifted its moratorium on digital payment fees and introduced new regulations for Instapay and PESONet transactions. These reforms establish a framework for fairer pricing structures while maintaining consumer protections and advancing the central bank's digital finance objectives.