Interpretation of the "Shanghai Consumer Rights Protection Regulations"

Author: Legal Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the Shanghai Municipal People's Congress
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Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The "Shanghai Consumer Rights Protection Regulations" have been revised and passed by the 44th session of the Standing Committee of the 11th Shanghai Municipal People's Congress. They will take effect from January 1, 2003. The socialist market economy is a rule of law economy. Improving the legal system for the protection of consumer rights not only ensures more effective protection for consumers who are in a weaker position in consumption relationships but also further regulates the transaction behavior of business operators. This is of extremely important significance for optimizing Shanghai's consumption and business environment, maintaining the order of the socialist economy, and enhancing the city's comprehensive competitiveness. Shanghai is one of the earliest regions in China to launch the Consumer Rights Protection Law. On December 22, 1988, the "Shanghai Consumer Rights Protection Regulations" were promulgated and implemented after passing the 5th session of the Standing Committee of the 9th Shanghai Municipal People's Congress.