Algeria: Law No. 08-12 amending and supplementing Ordinance No. 03-03 on competition including unilateral conduct regulation entered into force

On 2 July 2008, Law No. 08-12 amending and supplementing Ordinance No. 03-03 on competition entered into force. It prohibited unilateral conduct distorting competition, such as exclusive agreements granting market dominance (Article 10). The Council could impose price controls on strategic goods during crises, valid for six months (renewable), after consultation (Article 5). Firms submitting false information faced fines up to DZD 800'000, with daily penalties for delays (Article 59).