The Ministry of Commerce invited interested parties and the public to express their opinions and suggestions on the draft Consumer Protection System by 5/15/2022.

The Consumer Protection System.

The Ministry explained that it prepared the draft consumer protection system to protect and promote the rights of consumers in the Kingdom, after studying the current situation of the market and transactions and benefiting from the best international experiences and practices, to develop a regulatory framework that addresses the challenges and complies with international standards and rules for consumer protection.

The draft system includes the provisions of warranty and the conformity of the product or service to standards, specifications and quality standards, and the project also strengthened the institutional framework for oversight by specifying the provisions of market monitoring and the appointment of inspectors and their tasks.