Section 2

The Trade Descriptions Act 2011 [Act 730], which is referred to as the “principal Act” in this Act, is amended by substituting for the long title the following long title:

“An Act for the purpose of promoting good trade practices by prohibiting false trade descriptions and false or misleading statements, conduct and practices in relation to the supply of goods and services, and by prohibiting, restricting or otherwise regulating or controlling the use of any statement, expression or indication which is likely to discriminate or boycott any product or goods or to discourage, forbid,

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hinder or influence any person from using or consuming any product or goods in the course of trade or business, and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.”.