Egypt: Non-discrimination requirement in Consumer Protection Law (promulgated by Law No.181 of 2018)
Progress
Current status
in force
14 Dec 2018 in force
Scope
Implementers
Egypt
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Non-discrimination requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Consumer Protection Law (promulgated by Law No.181 of 2018) including non-discrimination requirement entered into force
On 14 December 2018, the Consumer Protection Law (promulgated by No. 181 of 2018) entered into force. The law mandates equal treatment for all consumers, ensuring no form of discrimination affects consumer access to goods and services (Article 13).
Event type
law
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government