Consumer Council publishes Consumer Report no.244 Consumer Council announces ‘Code of Practice’ for watch retail industry

Source : Consumer Council In its latest issue of Consumer Report, Consumer Council announces the new 'Code of Practice' for the watch retail industry.迷利倉 This is the 16th 'Code of Practice' set up by the Council for its 'Certified Shops', and those of the watch retail industry should comply with the Code.There are over 90 'Certified Shops' belonging to the watch retail industry. Due to the disputes and misunderstandings arising these few years involved with watch retails, the Council set up the 'Code of Practice' for the watch retail industry to state clearly in advance the responsibility of retailers, the rights of both the buyer and the seller, and the characteristics of watch components. The Council indicates that different Codes for other industries have been running successfully for years and the Code for the watch retail industry is believed to strengthen consumers' confidence in watch retailers and the quality of products.The 'Code of Practice' for the watch retail industry can be found in Consumer Report issue no.244. The Council adds that those watch retailers belonging to the 'Ce迷你倉tified Shops' mechanism have promised to comply with this Code, any violation of this Code by the industry will lead to penalties in the annual assessment of 'Certified Shops'. Watch retailers which do not belong to the 'Certified Shops' mechanism are also welcome to use this Code. The Council will prepare promotional leaflets in Chinese, Portuguese, and English at a later stage for both retailers and consumers.The latest issue no. 244 Consumer Report also includes features on the exhibition of 'Consumer Arbitration Centre' in local tertiary institutes, and advices for consumers on how to be more environmental friendly during holiday times. Consumer Report is now available free of charge at the Consumer Council (Av. Horta e Costa, N.o 24-A, Edf. Cheung Heng, R/C), and the service counter of the Council at Macao SAR Government Service Centre (Rua Nova da Areia Preta, No52), Public Information Centre at Vicky Plaza, libraries and bookstores. Consumers may also access the magazine online on the Council's official website (.consumer.gov.mo). For enquiries, please call 8988 9315.-- The End --自存倉