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Law No. 5 of 2023 establishing the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT).

Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Territorial subdivision
Dubai
Document type
Legislation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
General
Keyword
Business/industry/corporations Enforcement/compliance Consumer protection Dispute settlement Equity Fiscal and market measures Institution Intellectual property rights/patents Internal trade International trade Monitoring Procedural matters Processing/handling
Geographical area
Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law comprising 25 articles, establishes in the Emirate of Dubai the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT) with the following main objectives (i) to contribute to the creation of a stimulating investment environment based on fair trade and legitimate competition; (ii) to ensure the economic stability by protecting consumer rights and promoting the interests of the business sector; (iii) to enhance the competitiveness of business practices and curb harmful negative practices, such as restrictive agreements, unfair exploitation, dominant positions, and economic concentration; (iv) to improve the system of commercial control processes in all economic sectors to promote the highest interests of the Emirate; (v) to standardize and streamline commercial control processes in local markets. The DCCPFT will have the general duties and powers to (i) developing strategic plans and general policies for upholding the principles of Competition and Fair Trade, protecting the rights of Consumers and of the business sector, and curbing Economic Concentration; (ii) implementing the policies, programs, and initiatives aimed at protecting consumer rights and accomplishing fair trade; (iii) reviewing and proposing the legislation related to consumer protection, fair trade, and competitiveness promotion; (iv) protecting intellectual property rights, raising the business sector’s awareness of the importance of registering the same and ways of protecting them, and considering complaints related to the violation of these rights; (v) supporting and stimulating the business environment in the Emirate; (vi) determining the complaints filed with it by Commercial Establishments or Consumers, and mediating amicable settlements between the parties to these complaints; (vii) organizing awareness campaigns on Consumer rights, Fair Trade, and legitimate Competition; (viii) regulating the pricing of commodities and services in times of emergencies, crises, and disasters; (ix) cooperating and coordinating with other Regulatory Bodies to enhance the competitiveness and the investment environment of the Emirate, and unifying inspection operations and procedures; (x) holding trade exhibitions and events related to Consumer protection, Fair Trade, and Commercial Control.

Full text
English/Arabic
Website
www.moec.gov.ae