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Consumer rights compliance checklist

Quick compliance check for traders selling goods, services, or digital content to consumers. Covers quality standards, remedies, distance selling, unfair terms, and enforcement readiness.

Retail & Consumer Goods Technology & Digital Running a Business Updated 15 September 2026
references 6 guides

Consumer rights compliance checklist

Run through each check below to confirm your business meets its core obligations under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013. Follow any signpost where you need to act.

Consumer rights compliance for traders

Full guide covering goods, services, and digital content quality standards under CRA 2015

Handle consumer complaints about faulty goods

Step-by-step procedure for frontline staff handling faulty goods complaints

Distance and off-premises selling requirements

14-day cancellation, pre-contract information, refund obligations, and exemptions

E-commerce legal compliance checklist

Quick reference checklist for website compliance with distance selling regulations

Avoiding unfair terms in consumer contracts

Grey list, transparency requirements, and practical guidance on writing compliant consumer contracts

Prepare for CMA enforcement action

New CMA powers, what triggers investigation, and how to demonstrate compliance