Consumer affairs min issues draft consumer protection e-Commerce rules 2020

The consumer affairs ministry on Monday issued a set of new draft Consumer Protection (E-commerce) Rules 2020 that proposes to bar e-commerce companies from allowing any display or promotion of misleading advertisement on their platforms. The amended rules state that no “e-commerce entity shall organise a flash sale of goods or services offered on its platform.” Besides, companies which hold a “dominant position in any market” will not be allowed to abuse its position.

The government has sought suggestions and comments from stakeholders on the proposed amendments by July 6.
As per the draft norms, e-commerce firms that offer imported goods or services for sale will have to ensure that the name and details of any such importer is mentioned.