# Trade Descriptions Act 1968, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

An Act to replace the Merchandise Marks Acts 1887 to 1953 by fresh provisions prohibiting misdescriptions of goods, services, accommodation and facilities provided in the course of trade; to prohibit false or misleading indications as to the price of goods; to confer power to require information on instructions relating to goods to be marked on or to accompany the goods or to be included in advertisements; to prohibit the unauthorised use of devices or emblems signifying royal awards; to enable the Parliament of Northern Ireland to make laws relating to merchandise marks; and for purposes connected with those matters.
[30th May 1968]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/29/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/trade-descriptions-act-1968/introduction
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