Latest in Tag: The Consumer Protection Agency Highlight
Latest in Tag: The Consumer Protection Agency

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 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 …

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 …

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

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

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