Consumer-protection laws being reviewed

Singapore

lTHE government is reviewing Singapore's consumer protection laws so that faster and more effective action can be taken against unfair trading practices and errant retailers.

Under consideration is whether an agency - either an existing one or one set up afresh - is needed to carry out investigations and enforce the rules, Minister of State for Trade and Industry Teo Ser Luck told Parliament on Monday.

Parties undertaking the review will also look at how to prevent errant shop…