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Saudi Arabia approves Consumer Protection Law with 76 articles
The instrument consolidates mandates from more than 20 government agencies and sets out compensation provisions.
Saudi Arabia's Council of Ministers approved a Consumer Protection Law on November 11, 2026. The law comprises 10 chapters containing 76 articles and consolidates mandates from more than 20 government agencies. The instrument regulates the relationship between consumers and commercial establishments.
Scope and structure of the instrument#
The law comprises 10 chapters and 76 articles. It consolidates functions previously held by more than 20 government agencies. The Council of Ministers approved the law on November 11, 2026, according to a statement published that date. The instrument does not specify which agencies transfer mandates under the consolidation.
Provisions for specific consumer groups#
The law includes provisions addressing children, the elderly and people with disabilities. Businesses serving these groups must comply with requirements set out in the instrument. The law does not specify implementation dates for these provisions. The instrument does not state thresholds determining which businesses the provisions apply to or what specific obligations they impose.
Price control measures during crises#
The law introduces measures addressing price increases during crises and exceptional circumstances. Businesses must comply with these controls when designated conditions apply. The instrument does not define the threshold that triggers application of these provisions. It does not state the duration for which controls remain in effect once triggered. The law does not specify penalties for non-compliance with price control measures.
Consolidation of regulatory mandates#
The instrument brings together functions previously held by more than 20 government agencies. It sets out a framework for oversight of consumer rights in products and services. The law does not specify which agencies transfer mandates under the consolidation. It does not state effective dates for the transfer of functions from existing agencies to the consolidated structure.
Implementation and enforcement#
The law does not specify an effective date for its provisions. It does not state a publication date in the official gazette. The instrument does not identify the authority responsible for enforcement. Businesses must monitor for publication of implementing regulations that will set out compliance obligations, thresholds and deadlines.
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