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Consumer Protection Law enacted by Law No.67 of 2006.

Country/Territory
Egypt
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Consumer protection Standards Food quality control/food safety Internal trade Transport/storage
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law consisting of 24 articles aims at establishing the legal framework for consumer protection in Egypt, extending a protection against fraud and ensuring transparency in selling goods while observing quality. The Consumer Protection Law establishes the Consumer Protection Agency (CPA), which is mandated with ensuring the implementation of consumer protection in accordance with the provisions of the Consumer Protection Law. The CPA shall be chaired by a Board of Directors composed of 15 members and articles 13-17 specify tasks and competencies of the Agency.

Full text
English/Arabic
Website
www.ba-menoufia.com

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Consumer Protection Law No.181 of 2018.

Legislation | Egypt | 2018

Keyword: Framework law, Consumer protection, Internal trade, Fraud, Public health, Food quality control/food safety, Monitoring, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Contract/agreement, Land tenure, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX