Law No. 2 of 2008 on Consumer Protection.

Sujet

Agriculture et développement rural, Alimentation et nutrition, Eau

Mot clé

Protection du consommateur Infractions/sanctions

Aire géographique

Asie, Méditerranée, Moyen-Orient, Afrique du Nord et Proche-Orient, Asie Occidentale

Entry into force notes

This Law enters into force 3 months after its issuance.

Résumé

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.

Texte intégral

Arabe

Références - Législation

Abrogé par

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

Législation | République Arabe Syrienne | 2015

Mot clé: Protection du consommateur, Santé publique, Commerce intérieur, Commerce international, Transformation/manutention, Emballage/étiquetage, Inspection, Infractions/sanctions, Contrôle de qualité alimentaire/innocuité des produits alimentaires

Source: FAO, FAOLEX