In brief
Governs commercial data on goods, such as name, origin, ingredients and weight, bans untrue or misleading data, and sets penalties.
Summary of the law
Penalties
- A fine of up to SAR 100,000; on repetition the penalty doubles and the shop may be closed for up to a year (Article 7).
Practical tip
- Claims such as «made in», «natural» or awards on a product must be true and provable.
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
- Commercial data and conditions
- Prohibited statements
- Penalties
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/15 · 14/4/1423H
- Amendments: Royal Decree M/11 · 7/2/1427H. Amendment to some articles (shown on the law's page at the Bureau of Experts)
Full record of amendments and regulations at the official source
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
The full official text is in Arabic and is reproduced on the Arabic version of this page, as published by the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers. Read the full Arabic text
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