What is Distance Selling Regulations?

The Distance Selling Regulations were superseded in 2014 by the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations, which transpose the EU Consumer Rights Directive. They give consumers a 14-day right to cancel most distance and off-premises contracts and require traders to give pre-contract information. Specific exemptions apply for perishable goods, made-to-measure items and unsealed digital content.