Argentine Congress
Approves Law Amendment
On Consumer Protection
Argentina's congress has
approved a Consumer Law
modification to boost
consumer protection,
local media reported
Thursday.
Under the new law which
was approved Wednesday,
manufacturer will face a
fine of up to five
million pesos (1.7
million U.S. dollars) if
a defected product worth
3,000 pesos (1,000
dollars) or above is
reported.
The law covers traveling
tickets and a wide range
of household items as
well as public services
including telephone,
gas, water and
electricity.
Argentina approved a
consumer law in 1993 and
established special
courts five years later
for consumer protection.
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