The UK Reiki Federation - members notice
Unfair Commercial Practices Directive
The Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (UCPD) came in to force on 26 May 2008.
The Directive:
- harmonises unfair trading laws in all EU Member States;
- introduces a general prohibition on traders not to treat consumers unfairly. This prohibition is intended to act as safety-net consumer protection legislation.
In particular, the Directive will oblige businesses not to mislead consumers through acts or omissions; or subject them to aggressive commercial practices such as high pressure selling techniques. The Directive also provides additional protections for vulnerable consumers who are often the target of unscrupulous traders.
View the full text of The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 on the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) website: www.opsi.gov.uk.
If you are practising in a professional manner, and not making any false claims, then it is unlikely that this will affect your reiki practice, however it is up to the individual to ensure compliance with the Directive.
If you have any specific concerns about how this affects any aspect of your practice then we would suggest that you contact your own solicitor, or insurance company, for legal advice. The UKRF regrets that it is unable to give legal advice on an individual basis.
A link which you may find useful is www.businesslink.gov.uk/unfairtrading
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