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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2026

General/digital products updates: UK: Law Commission launches consultation on product liability reform | Private member's bill would introduce mandatory safety
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Food law | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2026

UK updates: UK and EU set for a second summit in November to finalise food deal | FSA consults on
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Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2026

Online safety and age assurance updates: European Commission opens call for feedback on EU KIDS ACT | Science and Technology
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Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2026

Subscription contracts: government issues guidance and CMA signals its compliance approach | CMA fines three firms for misleading sales tactics
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Advertising and Marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2026

CAP warns on ads targeting new and expectant parents as ASA flags baby product claims | CAP enforcement reports target
Franchising

Chambers Practice Guides | Franchising 2026: An overview of franchising laws and regulations in France

Explore franchising law in France in our contribution to Chambers Practice Guides’ Franchising 2026.
Retail and Consumer

Online reviews in Italy | A new compliance framework

What the new Competition and Market Authority guidelines mean for businesses and platform operators
Employment and pensions

Holiday entitlement accrual for employees on a dormant employment contract in the Netherlands

Today, the Advocate General (A-G) at the Supreme Court issued a conclusion in case ECLI:NL:PHR:2026:984, addressing the preliminary (prejudiciële) question
Product regulation and consumer protection

Leaked draft European Product Act gives the Commission direct enforcement powers and exposes marketplaces to liability as authorised representatives

Businesses should start discussing and preparing for significant changes, including fallback marketplace liability, direct Commission enforcement and penalties of up
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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2026

General/digital products: UK updates: Tobacco and vapes: retail licensing, packaging and age of sale update | OPSS publishes guidance on
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Food law | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2026

UK updates: FSA Board backs plans to overhaul food safety regulation, including national scrutiny of the largest retailers | FSA
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Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2026

Online safety and age assurance updates: EU KIDS ACT: European Commission announces new restrictions on children's access to social media