Consumer protection: cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws

The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection adopted the report drafted by Mitro REPO (S&D, FI) on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 on cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws.

It recommended that the European Parliament’s position at first reading under the ordinary legislative procedure should be to amend the Commission proposal.

Members introduce a review clause stipulating that by 31 December 2014, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council which shall assess the effectiveness and operational mechanisms of this Regulation and thoroughly examine the possible inclusion in its Annex of additional laws that protect consumers' interests. The report shall be based on an external evaluation and extended consultation of all stakeholders, and shall be accompanied, where appropriate, by a legislative proposal.