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Stricter Amusement Park Regulations Delayed Until 2027
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Stricter Amusement Park Regulations Delayed Until 2027

Summer's fast-spinning carousels are assembled several times at traveling amusement parks – but are only inspected annually. The criticized rules will not be changed until 2027
Beware of Scams When Applying for UK Entry Permit This Summer
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Beware of Scams When Applying for UK Entry Permit This Summer

Be careful of unscrupulous actors who want to cheat you when you apply for entry permit to the British Isles. It can become very expensive all of a sudden, says Amelie Thelander, legal advisor at Consumer Europe
Company Fined for Sending Fake Invoices to Car Owners
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Company Fined for Sending Fake Invoices to Car Owners

Skara Sommarland Implements New Safety Measures After Drowning Incident
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Skara Sommarland Implements New Safety Measures After Drowning Incident

After the fatal accident and the Swedish Consumer Agency's criticism – now Skara Sommarland introduces new routines. All guests can feel safe, safety is the first priority, says CEO Christoffer Östling to Skaraborgs Läns Tidning
High Risk of Misleading Insurance Advice, Warns Financial Authority
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High Risk of Misleading Insurance Advice, Warns Financial Authority

Insurance brokers are often driven more by their own interest in making money than the customer's best interests. It is one of the shortcomings that the Financial Supervisory Authority has discovered when they examined the companies that broker insurance
After Advertising Scandal Influencers Face Potential New Regulations
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After Advertising Scandal Influencers Face Potential New Regulations

Bianca Ingrosso, Jocke and Jonna and Therése Lindgren – it is some of them who the Swedish Consumer Agency has since previously initiated investigations against after unclearly marked advertising. Now the Swedish Consumer Agency gets a new assignment from the government
Shein Accused of Unfair Tactics by European Consumer Groups
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Shein Accused of Unfair Tactics by European Consumer Groups

The Chinese fashion site Shein is reported by several consumer organizations in Europe, including Sveriges Konsumenter. "It's dirty tricks that are supposed to get customers to buy more than they planned", says Secretary General Johanna Hållén in a press release
Goki Birthday Train Toy Recalled for Choking Hazard
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Goki Birthday Train Toy Recalled for Choking Hazard

Social Democrats Fined 3 Million Kronor for Lottery Scandal
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Social Democrats Fined 3 Million Kronor for Lottery Scandal

The Social Democrats are fined three million kronor after breaching the Gaming Act in their operations with Kombispel. A reasonable decision, believes party secretary Tobias Baudin
Low-cost Airlines' Baggage Fees Under EU Scrutiny for Legality
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Low-cost Airlines' Baggage Fees Under EU Scrutiny for Legality

The baggage fees of several major low-cost airlines may be illegal. The Norwegian Consumer Council, the Norwegian equivalent of the Consumer Agency, lists seven companies, including Norwegian and Ryanair, that charge incorrect fees for hand luggage
Ten Major Companies Fined for Black Friday Price Misleading
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Ten Major Companies Fined for Black Friday Price Misleading

Åhlens, XXL, and Stadium are three of ten companies that receive fines after Black Friday for misleading about prices. "They have all previously done wrong and been subject to our measures", says Maja Lindstrand, lawyer at the Consumer Agency
Government Plans to Tighten Rules on Phone Sales
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Government Plans to Tighten Rules on Phone Sales

The Government wants to do more to stop misleading and aggressive telesales – among other things following the criticism of the Social Democrats' lottery operations.
Fake Online Purchases Worth Millions Blocked by Authorities and Banks
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Fake Online Purchases Worth Millions Blocked by Authorities and Banks

The police, the Consumer Agency and the four major banks have together stopped thousands of purchases on fake online stores by starting to share information with each other. The collaboration, which took place at the end of the year, led to the total amount stopped being tens of millions of kronor higher than before
Bianca Ingrosso Vows Clearer Ad Labels to Avoid Consumer Agency Fine
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Bianca Ingrosso Vows Clearer Ad Labels to Avoid Consumer Agency Fine

A number of advertisements from well-known Swedish influencers have been unclearly marked, according to the Agency. Now, among others, Bianca Ingrosso to review the routines
How to Sell Gold Safely and Avoid Scams
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How to Sell Gold Safely and Avoid Scams

The Gold Prize has never been so high. But experts are warning of caution for those who are thinking of selling off jewelry that lies at home in the drawer
Preschool Safety Concerns Highlighted After Umeå Boy's Tragic Death
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Preschool Safety Concerns Highlighted After Umeå Boy's Tragic Death

The preschool in Umeå where a four-year-old boy died after an accident last year had several deficiencies, reports Aftonbladet.
Bianca Ingrosso Opens Caia Flagship Store in Stockholm
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Bianca Ingrosso Opens Caia Flagship Store in Stockholm

Bianca Ingrosso's "House of Glow" has opened its doors in Stockholm. The launch of the flagship store for Caia – Ingrosso's cosmetics empire – attracted crowds of followers and beauty enthusiasts
Swedish Minister Supports Closer Scrutiny of Influencers by Consumer Agency
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Swedish Minister Supports Closer Scrutiny of Influencers by Consumer Agency

Top Swedish Influencers Face Investigation Over Advertising Violations
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Top Swedish Influencers Face Investigation Over Advertising Violations

Well-known influencers like Bianca Ingrosso, Therese Lindgren, and Matilda Djerf will be investigated by the Consumer Agency. Breaches of the Marketing Act may ultimately lead to them being forced to pay a fine
Young Adults Urged to Contribute Financially at Home, Survey Reveals
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Young Adults Urged to Contribute Financially at Home, Survey Reveals

Young adults living with their parents rarely pay for themselves. This is one of the results in a fresh survey on economic behavior among young people
New Law Proposed to Enhance Amusement Park Safety in Sweden
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New Law Proposed to Enhance Amusement Park Safety in Sweden

The Consumer Agency should be responsible for the supervision of amusement parks instead of the Police as is the case today, suggests an investigation. Furthermore, a new law for the inspection of amusement parks is proposed
Royal Expert Questions Princess Madeleine's Skincare Venture
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Royal Expert Questions Princess Madeleine's Skincare Venture

Should our royals be allowed to do what they want? The question has become a hot potato since Princess Madeleine announced that she is launching a skincare series. I think it's problematic, says royal expert Johan T Lindwall
Princess Madeleine Faces Scrutiny Over Instagram Post on Skin Care
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Princess Madeleine Faces Scrutiny Over Instagram Post on Skin Care

Princess Madeleine is reported for a post on Instagram where she tells about her skin product, since it does not appear that it is an advertisement. She is breaking the law directly, says a social media expert
EU Investigates Star Stable for Allegedly Deceiving Kids Out of Money
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EU Investigates Star Stable for Allegedly Deceiving Kids Out of Money

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