In brief
Sets out the forms of commercial fraud in products and related violations, the procedure for seizure, testing, investigation and trial, and the penalties, replacing the Anti-Commercial Fraud Law of 1404H.
Summary of the law
Key points
- The authority tests seized products and announces the result within 15 days for food; Article 8 sets the period for other products.
- Anyone other than the competent officials who helps uncover a violation may receive up to 25% of the fine collected (Article 11).
Penalties
- Article 16 violations: up to SAR 500,000 or two years' imprisonment, or both; Article 17: up to SAR 50,000 or six months, or both.
- The two cases in Article 18 (including fraud harmful to health): up to SAR 1 million or three years, or both; heavier penalties for a repeat within five years (Article 24).
- The Bureau of Experts marks this law «being updated», so check the latest version before relying on it.
A plain-language summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm, focused on the violations and problems that come up most in daily life. It is not a substitute for the official text or for legal advice.
What it covers
- Forms of commercial fraud
- Seizure and product testing
- Penalties and repetition
- Informant reward
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/19 · 23/4/1429H
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Official text at the Bureau of Experts
The authoritative text is in Arabic; the Bureau of Experts publishes English translations for some laws.
Full official text
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