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Age Verification: Boost Compliance and Secure Your Store

As online shopping for alcohol, tobacco, vape items, CBD, knives, medication, and other regulated products grows, it's necessary to ensure that sales are limited to individuals of legal age. Not implementing proper age verification measures can expose your businesses to legal risks but introducing them can often create friction and result in lower conversion rates. Let’s look at how to balance things out and comply with the age-related regulations while not deterring eligible customers. 

October 9, 2024
EU General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR)

How to Comply with the EU General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) by December 13, 2024

On December 13, 2024, a new general product safety directive will take effect in the European Union (EU) and Northern Ireland (NI) under Regulation 2023/988. This regulation, designed to protect consumers from unsafe products, applies to all sellers offering non-food consumer goods to EU residents. In this article, we explore the key aspects of the GPSR directive and explain how Amasty Magento 2 tools – Product Attachments and Product Tabs – can help you stay compliant.

October 7, 2024
EU Omnibus Directive on Shopify

How to Implement EU Omnibus Directive on Shopify

Selling in the European Economic Area comes with its own set of regulations that you need to follow. One of the major directives your store must comply with is the Omnibus Directive. The European Omnibus Price Indication Directive, also known as the EU Omnibus Directive (2019/2161), aims to ensure pricing transparency and enhance consumer rights in the digital economy. This article will guide you on how to set up your Shopify store to adhere to this EU price indication directive.

August 19, 2024
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The Walmart Class-Action Lawsuit 2024: Overview and Tips for Avoiding 'Deceptive Pricing' Claims

The Walmart class action lawsuit of 2024 is significant news for both consumers and businesses alike. As the largest retailer in the United States faces scrutiny over ‘deceptive pricing’, the case serves as a reminder for all retailers and e-commerce owners about the importance of maintaining precise and transparent pricing practices. Let’s take a closer look at what the recent Walmart class action suit pertains to and what it means for you and your business.

July 18, 2024
Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) Compliance

Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) Compliance for E-commerce Stores

Price is a strong and influential brand attribute. It’s only natural that various brands want to ensure that the prices, charged by e-commerce sites for their products, properly reflect their market image. To better control sellers' prices, manufacturers implement a Minimum Advertised Price policy and require MAP compliance. But what exactly are these and how do you comply with them?

April 9, 2024
Magento Accessibility Compliance

Magento Accessibility Compliance: Regulations and Tips

Since over 43% of online stores have proven to be less accessible than other websites, it’s not surprising that e-commerce makes up for 82% of all website types regularly faced with costly accessibility lawsuits. So if your store is powered by Magento, achieving and maintaining accessibility compliance is a reasonable concern. Let’s explore some of the key accessibility regulations that your Magento store needs to adhere to.

March 5, 2024

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