Legislation to require firms to acquaint consumers with full costs

The Finance Ministry is preparing a legislation amendment that would require companies to always acquaint consumers with the full cost of products and services. Consumer groups, for example, have criticised travel agencies for tacking additional charges onto package vacations. One group has even filed a lawsuit against one agency for the practice. Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Fuksa has said the amendment will require agencies to cite any additional fees outright. According to Mr Fuksa, EU guidelines currently pertain to products rather than services.