10 Years of the HAMON Act

Enacted on March 17, 2014, Law No. 2014-344 of March 17, 2014, on consumer protection—known as the Hamon Act—strengthened consumer protection against businesses. 

This landmark legislation was intended to improve and adapt consumer law in light of new regulations as well as developments in European case law. Strengthening consumer protection was also intended to help promote competition and improve household purchasing power. According to the explanatory memorandum, the aim was also to“ensure the effectiveness of the rule of law”by modifying the powers of the administrative authorities responsible for consumer protection, as well as by creating new avenues forlegalredress.

The conference aims to take stock of this consumer protection law, nearly ten years to the day after it took effect. Through a rich and varied array of topics within the field, it will also provide participants with an overview of current developments in consumer law. Finally, taking a more forward-looking approach, the event will offer an opportunity to reflect on what the future of consumer law might hold.