European Commission 18 June 1996, Proposal for a EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL DIRECTIVE on the sale of consumer goods and associated guarantees

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This Commission proposal for a Directive aims to approximate Member State laws on the sale of consumer goods and associated guarantees to ensure a uniform minimum level of consumer protection within the internal market. Key provisions establish a two-year liability period for sellers regarding non-conformity with the contract, define consumer rights to repair, replacement, price reduction, or rescission, and set requirements for the transparency and binding nature of commercial guarantees. The Directive mandates that consumers notify sellers of defects within one month of detection and prohibits contractual terms that waive or restrict the afforded protections.AI