This book looks at the consumer protection offered in a range of Asian countries, for example China, Japan, and South Korea in key areas such as consumer sales law, unfair terms, product liability, and unfair commercial practices. However, it is interesting to note that consumer protection is on the rise everywhere and to compare how this differs depending upon the legal cultures. It is also fascinating to reflect on the influence of models for law reform such as the EU laws. ASEAN has also affected the development of consumer policy for its member states.

The book takes the form of national reports which explain the development of the law and also shed light on how the law works in practice. The book also contains thematic reports which look at each area of the law from a comparative perspective. Commentators from around the globe reflect on their impression of Asian consumer law based on their own differing legal systems and benchmarks.

A must-read for anyone with an interest in consumer law in Asia and beyond, this book will form the basis of further research and discussion internationally.

Geraint Howells is Executive Dean of the College of Business, Public Policy and Law at University of Galway and Visiting Professor of Law at the University of Manchester, UK.
Hans-W Micklitz is Professor of Economic Law at the European University Institute, Italy.
Mateja Durovic is a Reader in Law at Kings College London, UK.
André Janssen is Professor of Private Law at Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands.