Create resources for consumers: The National Council wants better product guarantees

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The Grand Chamber adopted the motion of its legal committee (RK-N) on Tuesday by 120 votes against 64. The Federal Council agreed to the request. The purchase warranty law dates from 1910, he noted.

The outdated rules no longer correspond to reality and a revision is therefore necessary. In a report commissioned by parliament, the Federal Council stated that buyers, especially when it comes to electronic products, are too dependent on the responsiveness of sellers when there are defects.

According to the report, the Federal Council is considering adapting to EU standards. To achieve this, the Code of Obligations would have to be amended.

The Consumer Protection Foundation also sees gaps and a need for adjustments in warranty legislation. It requires that the burden of proof be reversed within one year of purchasing a product. The foundation claims that warranty services are too often denied due to an alleged self-inflicted error. Consumer protection also wants the term ‘shortage’ to be expanded.

According to the Federal Council, no measures are necessary for so-called “planned obsolescence”. This means that certain companies deliberately shorten the lifespan of their products, causing them to have to be replaced prematurely. The Federal Council is of the opinion that the general rules of criminal law and competition law are sufficient. However, strict rules are necessary here for consumer interests.

First of all, the ball is in the court of the Council of States. He has a similar motion from his own legal committee, which he is still dealing with. (SDA)

Source:Blick