Law No. 2 of 2008 on Consumer Protection.

Materia

Agricultura y desarrollo rural, Alimentación y nutrición, Agua

Palabra clave

Protección del consumidor Infracciones/sanciones

Área geográphica

Asia, Mediterráneo, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Asia Occidental

Entry into force notes

This Law enters into force 3 months after its issuance.

Resumen

This Law is composed of 10 Chapters divided into 53 articles. Chapter I gives terms and definitions. Chapter II defines objectives of this Law, which are: to guarantee the practicing of economic activities for all; to guarantee to the consumer fundamental rights such as medicines, water, house, sanitary care, food, education, culture, training, services and the like; to guarantee consumer’s health and safety during the use of services or products; to be informed about correct instructions and use of products; to be represented by consumer cooperatives; and, to guarantee a salutary and secure ambient to consumers. Chapter III defines consumer’s rights. Chapter IV pertains to safety, security and compatibility of products. Chapters V to VII deal with the following matters: honesty of commerce dealing; consumer protection associations; and, the role of the State in consumer protection. Chapters VIII to X contain the following: advertising and the consumer; offences and penalties; and, general provisions.

Texto completo

Árabe

Referencias - Legislación

Revocado por

Law No.14 of 2015 on Internal Trade and Consumer Protection.

Legislación | República Árabe Siria | 2015

Palabra clave: Protección del consumidor, Salud pública, Comercio interior, Comercio internacional, Procesamiento/manipulación, Envasado/etiquetado, Inspección, Infracciones/sanciones, Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX