ECONOMIC AND LEGAL REGULATION OF THE LIABILITY OF ENTREPRENEURS FOR VIOLATIONS OF CONSUMER RIGHTS

Abstract

The article considers the economic and legal regulation of the liability of entrepreneurs for violations of consumer rights in Ukraine and in the world. The essence of economic and legal liability is determined and analyzed through its main features and functions that ensure the effectiveness of legal regulation of this area. It is found that one of the main features of economic and legal liability is: legal basis and factual basis, which is determined by specific circumstances that prove the fact of the offense. It is established that economic and legal liability has a clearly defined mechanism of influence, which allows eliminating the consequences of the violation and restoring balance in relations between participants in economic relations. The forms of economic and legal sanctions for violations of consumer rights in Ukraine are indicated, which are regulated by the Economic Code and other legislative acts, in particular: compensation for losses, fines, operational and economic sanctions, administrative and economic sanctions. The economic and legal regulation of the liability of entrepreneurs for violations of consumer rights in Ukraine and in the world is studied. The problems that complicate the effective functioning of the consumer rights protection system both in Ukraine and around the world are identified. Problems with the protection of consumer rights in the world are revealed. It is concluded that the economic and legal regulation of the liability of entrepreneurs for violations of consumer rights is of great importance in Ukraine and in the world, however, there are significant problems that complicate the effective functioning of this system. For further development, it is necessary to work on improving national and international norms, creating effective mechanisms of control and protection, as well as increasing legal education among consumers and entrepreneurs.