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The OECD has launched a global campaign to promote safety for products sold online
Posted 12 November 2018 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Analysis|Consumer Goods and Services|National
ANALYSIS: The OECD’s campaign on online product safety highlights the enforcement challenge created by digital marketplaces, where unsafe goods can reach consumers quickly across borders.
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