Law nº36/2012 of 21/09/2012 relating to competition and consumer protection. Country/Territory Rwanda Document type Legislation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject General Keyword Consumer protection Contract/agreement Enforcement/compliance Institution Packaging/labelling Offences/penalties Procedural matters Internal trade Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Law, made of 7 Chapters, aims at encouraging competition in the economy by prohibiting practices that undermine the normal and fair course of competition practices in commercial matters. It also aims at ensuring consumer's interests promotion and protection. It applies to any economic activity carried out or having an effect within Rwanda. Full text English Website www.nirda.gov.rw