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Qualified Consumer Organization

Cabinet-certified consumer groups authorized to seek injunctions against unfair business practices (Consumer Contract Act Art. 12). Specified qualified organizations may also file collective redress actions.

Statute Reference

消費者契約法12条

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Q. What does Qualified Consumer Organization mean?

Cabinet-certified consumer groups authorized to seek injunctions against unfair business practices (Consumer Contract Act Art. 12). Specified qualified organizations may also file collective redress actions.

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Consumer Contract ActConsumer Group LitigationAct against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations

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