Latest in Tag: CPA Highlight
Latest in Tag: CPA

Competitive neutrality to increase GDP by 2.5%: CPA chief
Competitive neutrality is critical necessity to encourage investment, innovation, says Momtaz

Egyptian property developers discuss CPA’s potential scope for intervention
CPA has received consumer complaints related to arbitrary, monopolistic practices of many real estate development companies

CPA puts out two fires in Qaliubiya, Giza
Three people injured as huge fire erupted in Shubra El-Kheima building

Military court upholds five-year prison sentence for Geneina
Ruling is final, could not be appealed

CPA competencies within law overlap with other supervisory agencies: CFI vice chairperson
Over the past years, the food industries sector was monitored by specific ministries and parties concerned with the sector. However, the monitoring was weak, so each agency must play its role while coordinating with several other bodies.

Supply Ministry profits from poor people’s sugar
Government companies supply 85% of the production, 466% profit growth of Delta company

Consumer Protection Agency banns TV ad for offending elders
The ad captures elders in a hospital taken over by illnesses, expecting to die before world cup qualification, owning company finds it a “creative execution for a humorous rap song”

CPA gives 6 electricity companies a period of 1 month to adjust their conditions
Companies have required citizens to buy meters for the service

3,267 complaints against car companies in 2016: CPA
EGP 144.2m compensations for the harmed, 77 units replaced

CPA, investors association discuss pricing commodities during trading phases
CPA calls for study for the final price

Consumer Protection Agency refers 10 satellite channels to prosecution
The referred channels aired misleading advertisements, which is a crime, through marketing the work of fraudulent sheikhs, also known as dajaleen, says state media

CPA refers Orange, Vodafone to public prosecution for false advertising
“Our advertising campaign is traditional and we have previous experience in providing 4G services in 21 countries around the world,” says Vodafone

Allegations against local companies may deter appetite for investing in Egypt
One of the first things foreign investors look at before injecting their money into a new country is the legal framework and the amount of risk that may arise once business disputes occur. Looking at Egypt in recent years, several local companies have been faced with accusations and charges regarding their operations. While these disputes …

CPA forms committee to examine Heinz production lines
The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) formed a committee consisting of representatives from the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Supply, the Industrial Control Authority (ICA), and the CPA, to examine the quality and safety of production lines of the Cairo-based Heinz Egypt factory, in order to ensure their commitment to quality and safety standards, according …

Parliament’s Transportation Committee to summon CPA to discuss car safety on roads
Considering “human error” as solely responsible is incorrect as there are problems with vehicle specifications, says MP

CPA refers Pizza Hut to public prosecutor for advertising false prices
The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) referred Americana Group, owner of the Pizza Hut franchise in Egypt, to the public prosecution for violating Consumer Protection Act 67 of 2006. A consumer filed a complaint to the agency concerning Pizza Hut announcing false prices, said CPA chairperson Atef Yacoub. An advertisement campaign for the Pizza Hut Triple …

Consumer Protection Agency refers Birell to prosecution for controversial advert
The advert promoted exemption from military service as the “dream” of every young Egyptian man

CPA agrees with Samsung to compensate customers over Galaxy Note 7 battery flaw
Samsung asks agents to recall new Galaxy Note 7 smartphone under government supervision

Mobile operators referred to prosecution for advertising through ringback tone service
Vodafone, Orange, and Etisalat have remained silent on violation of the Consumer Protection Act

ECA looks into complaint against beIN Sports channels
The ECA has formed a working group to examine whether this act constitutes an exercise of monopoly, according to the provisions of the law on protection of competition

16 satellite channels to be prosecuted for advertising unregistered health tonics: CPA Chairman
Channels violated Article 6 of Consumer Protection Act 67/2006, says Yacoub

CPA to develop strategy to control auto market with manufacturers
Yaqoub said this meeting was held with the Board of Directors of the Association after they were elected in light of the CPA’s to regulate the auto industry market for the benefit of the Egyptian consumer.

Imtenan referred to prosecutor general for unregistered product
Company should not have introduced product to market before receiving NNI’s approval

Juhayna did not receive investigation request from CPA: Thabet
We are not investigating with the company until we make sure of the accusations, says CPA

CPA refers 10 satellite channels to Public Prosecution in 18 cases
Channels promote unlicensed products from unknown source that put lives of citizens at risk, says CPA

CPA tightens testing procedures on Volkswagen following emissions scandal
The problem exists with diesel engines only, which are currently unavailable, says Volkswagen’s agent in Egypt

Beyti Tropicana apple juice is safe for consumption: CPA
The CPA had decided to suspend production of the juice after Beyti had secretly pulled it from the market, following numerous complaints from consumers of a change in the product’s taste.

CPA suspends ‘Beyti Tropicana’ apple juice production
CPA monitored clients’ warnings on social networks regarding a change in the product’s taste

Ramadan ads accused of promoting sexual harassment, domestic violence
“The entire media apparatus is flawed…climate unfavourable for both audience and advertiser,” says Abdel Aziz

Consumer Protection Agency bans ad for promoting domestic violence
The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) recently banned an ad belonging to Fox chips company, as it believes the ad promotes domestic violence and spreads a negative image of parenting.