Legal Uncertainties in Interpretation of the Term ‘Consumer’ in the Legislation of European Union and the Practice of European Court

The subject of the study is harmonized norms European legislation on consumer protection. In particular, author interested in problems interpretation concept "consumer" law as a basis for understanding essence relations involving individual consumers. For purposes study, Union was chosen, legal system combining differences different states, and perceiving interpreting various legislative member states. analyzes both judicial practice order to identify gaps enforcement practical applicability study. doctrinal component formation conclusions drawn this regard by practice. reveals criteria formed determining activity an commercial, also approach legislator purpose contract. his research, uses methods analysis synthesis clarify used normative acts practice, well form about law. main made course are conclusion qualification person their possible components, defined, according which can have dual character, depending substance contract that enters into.