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Supreme Committee for Consumer

Protection discusses its plans to develop the

country’s consumer protection system

By Middle East News 247 October 27, 2023

The Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection, during its latest meeting chaired by H.E.

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, discussed its plans to support and develop

the UAE’s consumer protection system and to strengthen sales outlet monitoring mechanisms

across all emirates of the country. The meeting evaluated the progress made in the
implementation of the outcomes of the last committee meeting in 2023, developments on the

issuance of Federal Decree Law No. 5 of 2023, and amendments to the provisions of Federal

Law No. 15 of 2020 on consumer protection. In addition, regulatory decisions regarding the

pricing policy of basic consumer goods, in accordance with Cabinet Resolution No. 120 of
2022, and ways to spread financial awareness among consumers were also discussed.

H.E. Bin Touq emphasized that enabling sound consumer practices and protecting consumer
rights is a top priority for the Ministry of Economy, in order to develop the regulatory and

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