Quick and comprehensive access to the most accurate, up-to-date legislation. Indication of origin on certain imported goods.What does the Trade Descriptions Act cover? The Trade Descriptions Act 1968 made it an offence for businesses or salespeople to sell a product or service based on misinformation. It is an offence to supply a false description to food. The Trade Descriptions Act 1968 is Dead: Long Live The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. The Trade Descriptions Act 1968 is Dead: Long Live The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. Act) and to carry out such programme as appropriate). Notwithstanding anything in the preceding provisions of this section, where provision is made under the Food Act 1996 or Part II of the Consumer. Act 1983 has less stringent penalty, compared to the Consumer Protection Act 1999 and Trade Descriptions.