Law on Consumer Protection.

This Law is enacted to ensure the protection of consumers and to contribute to the promotion of fair competition.
A National Committee for Consumer Protection which is led by the Minister of Commerce and with participation from the relevant ministries‐institutions shall be established. Consumers in each sector shall have the right to establish their own associations by registering at the Ministry of Interior in accordance with the Law on Associations and Non‐governmental Organization. Duties of a Consumer Association include: To provide independent counseling to consumers and facilitate issues relating to consumers; To act as a representative before the National Committee for Consumer Protection or before the court on behalf of any consumer or consumer group whose rights and interests have been violated; To represent the opinions and interests of consumers in a public forum or a press conference; To receive counselling from any competent regulator concerning the regulations on information standards to be provided to consumers, issued by such regulators; To establish a working group for consumer protection in each sector; etc. The Law further makes provisions for: dishonest acts in business, dishonest practice, information for consumers, complaint procedure and investigation, decision‐rendering procedures, penalties, etc.