(20)Consumer protection requires transparent and consistent trade rules, including as regards indications of origin. When such indications are used, they should enable consumers to be fully aware of the origin of the products they purchase, so as to protect them against fraudulent, inaccurate or misleading claims of origin.
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New version applies from 01/07/2013.
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Later versions: 15/02/2018.
Recital 20 changes in this version: compare with the current text.