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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.

Princess Madeleine Faces Scrutiny Over Instagram Post on Skin Care

EU Investigates Star Stable for Allegedly Deceiving Kids Out of Money

The online game Star Stable, targeted at children and young people, is now being criticized by the EU. After the game was reported by the Swedish Consumer Agency, the Consumer Agency announced that it will, together with its Norwegian counterpart, launch an "EU-coordinated supervisory effort against the company".

EU Investigates Star Stable for Allegedly Deceiving Kids Out of Money

Reflective Vests Recalled in Sweden Over Safety Concerns

Several types of reflective vests are being recalled as users are not visible enough in traffic, with a risk of personal injuries as a consequence, writes the Consumer Agency. Buyers are urged to return them.

Reflective Vests Recalled in Sweden Over Safety Concerns

The Gaming Inspectorate Criticizes S Lotteries

The Gaming Inspectorate criticizes the Social Democrats for having breached the requirement that gaming operations shall be conducted in "a sound and secure manner with strong consumer protection". .

The Gaming Inspectorate Criticizes S Lotteries

Swedish Snuff Brand Faces Scrutiny for Targeting Young Users

The snuff brand associated with the artist Fröken Snusk is once again in trouble for having marketed its products to young people. The Consumer Agency is now demanding measures.

Unicorn Puzzle Recall: Suffocation Risk Prompts Urgent Action

A puzzle from Jabadabado is being recalled due to the risk of suffocation. "It can release small parts from the toy, which can pose a risk of suffocation if the child puts the parts in their mouth.

Unicorn Puzzle Recall: Suffocation Risk Prompts Urgent Action

Riding Helmet Recalled – "Serious Head Injuries"

The riding helmet Samshield Shadowmatt #2K16, manufactured by Trolle Company, is being recalled because the shock absorption is too poor, and therefore risks not providing protection against serious head injuries in the event of an accident, according to a statement from [the Consumer Agency](https://www. konsumentverket.

Riding Helmet Recalled – "Serious Head Injuries"

Trampoline parks to become safer

Trampoline parks can be a popular place to visit during the sports holiday. Now they will become safer.

Trampoline parks to become safer

Hundreds of reports against cancellation service

Companies offering help with canceling subscriptions are becoming increasingly common – but several customers feel deceived and testify to fraud. One of these companies has been reported to the Consumer Agency 92 times just this year.

Hundreds of reports against cancellation service

The Consumer Agency Criticizes S-Lotteries Again

The Social Democratic Party's lottery operations are again being criticized by the Consumer Agency, which believes they are breaking the law, writes Dagens Nyheter. .

The Consumer Agency Criticizes S-Lotteries Again

Many companies continue to cheat with sales

The price cheating among e-commerce companies continues, shows a new review from the Consumer Agency. 4 out of 10 companies break the rules.

Many companies continue to cheat with sales

The cars most consumers complain about

Used cars top the consumers' list of what led to the most complaints last year, according to statistics from Sweden's Consumers. .

The cars most consumers complain about

Trampoline recalled – risk of fall injuries

A trampoline from the company JTi Ventures is being recalled due to the risk of fall injuries, writes the Consumer Agency on its website. The trampoline, which goes by the name Innova Goods Kids' Trampoline, does not meet the requirements of the legislation on toy safety, according to the Consumer Agency.

Trampoline recalled – risk of fall injuries

The Consumer Agency criticizes the S lottery: "Failed"

The Consumer Agency directs criticism in a new letter towards S, SSU and S-women regarding the party's lottery. "The license holder has failed in its control and responsibility", writes the authority.

The Consumer Agency criticizes the S lottery: "Failed"

Companies with the most complaints

Expensive bills for cancelled subscriptions and fake invoices. Råd & Rön has listed the companies that have received the most complaints to the Consumer Agency so far this year.

Companies with the most complaints

Associations in Protest: Civil Society is Being Silenced

The Government has systematically dismantled large parts of civil society in recent years. This is claimed by spokespersons for 23 associations in a [debate article](https://www.

Associations in Protest: Civil Society is Being Silenced

The Consumer Agency warns of poor reflective vests

Many reflective vests are not visible enough in the winter darkness, shows an ongoing review from the Consumer Agency. .

The Consumer Agency warns of poor reflective vests

Now Black Week starts – here are five best tips

Black Week is one of the year's most important weeks for the country's stores and an opportunity to find bargains. But there are also pitfalls, so read these tips before you go hunting.

Now Black Week starts – here are five best tips

Break in Trend - Household Costs No Longer Rising

After years of price increases, household costs are expected to remain unchanged next year. This assessment is made by the Consumer Agency in its annual forecast – which is used by everyone from banks to the government.

Break in Trend - Household Costs No Longer Rising

Industry Alarm: 3 out of 10 below the Poverty Line

Seven out of ten in retail trade work part-time. Three out of ten thus have such a low salary that they fall below the poverty line.

Industry Alarm: 3 out of 10 below the Poverty Line

S-Lottery: We're Making a Profit Without Telesales

When the S-lottery Kombispel was exposed with unfair sales methods, they cut off the largest source of new lottery sales - telemarketing. Still, the lottery corporation is making a profit.

S-Lottery: We're Making a Profit Without Telesales

Avoid the Rebound Scam – How to Not Get Cheated

Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Singles Day – the shopping orgies' time is now. But in the jungle of uppercase letters, exclamation marks and hysterical advertising voices, deceptions, fraud and pure scams are hiding.

Avoid the Rebound Scam – How to Not Get Cheated

The Demand on the Social Democrats regarding the Lotteries: Hand over the Sales Script

The Consumer Agency is not satisfied with the Social Democrats' response regarding the criticized sale of the party's lottery tickets. The authority demands, among other things, to see the manuscript used during the sale.

The Demand on the Social Democrats regarding the Lotteries: Hand over the Sales Script

Wahlgren-linked company criticized - may cause electric shock

Air purifier from a company marketed by Pernilla Wahlgren is stopped by the Swedish Electrical Safety Agency. The Clean Go 30 model has too high a concentration of ozone and technical defects with a risk of electric shock, according to the [Swedish Electrical Safety Agency](https://www.

Wahlgren-linked company criticized - may cause electric shock