Law 659 of 2005 on Consumer Protection as amemded by Law 265 of 2014. Country/Territory Lebanon Document type Legislation Date 2005 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, General Keyword Framework law Consumer protection Business/industry/corporations Cooperative/producer organization Dispute settlement Education Equity Fiscal and market measures Fraud Institution Internal trade International trade Monitoring Packaging/labelling Public health Food quality control/food safety Geographical area Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force three months after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law comprising 132 Articles organized into sixteen Parts aims to (i) determine the general rules that protect consumer protection, health, safety, and quality of goods and services; (ii) preserve consumer rights and ensure the transparency of economic transactions in which the consumer is one of the parties; (iii) protecting the consumer from fraud and deceptive advertising, and preventing its exploitation. The Article specifies that the provisions of this Law do not govern the relationships between professionals. Consumers have the following rights, provided in Article 3 (i) maintain health and safety when using goods or services, ensuring they meet quality and type standards; (ii) fair and non-discriminatory treatment from professionals providing products for local use or export; (iii) access accurate, clear, and comprehensive information about goods or services, including pricing, features, proper use, and potential risks; (iv) replacement, repair, or a refund for non-conforming goods or services when used correctly; (v) complete and appropriate compensation for damages resulting from using goods or services as intended; (vi) establish and join consumer protection associations; (vii) pursue legal action individually or collectively through consumer associations to protect their rights or seek compensation for any damages incurred. Full text Arabic Website alp.unescwa.org