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

País/Territorio
Emiratos Árabes Unidos
Subdivisión territorial
Dubai
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2023
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
General
Palabra clave
Negocios/industria/corporaciones Cumplimiento/aplicación Protección del consumidor Solución de controversias Equidad Medidas fiscales y de mercado Institución Derechos de propiedad intelectual/patentes Comercio interior Comercio internacional Monitoreo Cuestiones de procedimiento Procesamiento/manipulación
Área geográphica
Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Golfo Pérsico
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Resumen

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.

Texto completo
Inglés/Árabe
Página web
www.moec.gov.ae