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Law No. 8 of 2008 on Consumer Protection

Law Summary Record Type: LawNumber: 8Date: 15/05/2008 Corresponding to 10/05/1429 HijriNumber of Articles: 31Status: In force

Official Gazette :Issue: 7Offcial Journal Issue Publication Date: 24/07/2008 Corresponding to 21/07/1429 HijriPage from: 5

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Article 2
Starting Date: 24/07/2008

The basic rights of a consumer shall be guaranteed under the provisions of this Law. No person may conclude any agreement or conduct any activity that prejudices such rights, in particular the following:

The right to safety and protection from commodities or services that are unsafe, or whose use might cause injuries to others;
The right to obtain correct data and information about commodities or services;
The right to choose commodities that meet conditions of quality and conform to specifications;
The right to respect religious values, customs and traditions;
The right to obtain knowledge related to protection of the consumer's legitimate rights and interests;
The right to participate in associations, private institutions, councils and committees whose activities are related to consumer protection; and
The right to file lawsuits concerning anything that may violate, harm or restrict the consumer's rights.