Announcement: Jeddah
First Arab Consumer Protection Forum
21 Shawwal 1429 (corresponding to October 21, 2008)
The authorities participating in the First Arab Consumer Protection Forum, believing in the necessity of combating commercial fraud, imitation and infringement on intellectual property rights, and as their contribution to the protection of society and consumer rights – as well as the rights of inventors, owners of original products, and facilitation of fair international trade – declare that these matters constitute important issues for all countries, and that the spread of commercial fraud would bring about adverse effects to all parties dealing in counterfeit products, including but not limited to: more
The focus of this effort is to protect consumers and brand owners against counterfeits and their economic impact and social implications...
A $700 Billion
Problem.. in addition to life safety
risks...
Leaders of the private sector, international governments, law enforcement agencies, and civil society are uniting their efforts to fight a global problem now estimated in terms of economic losses to be valued at over 700 billion dollars US annually. The social costs in terms of risk to consumer life and safety can add an incalculable dimension. The focus of this effort is to protect consumers and brand owners against counterfeits and their economic impact and social
implications.
Counterfeits escape official consumer safety
agencies scrutiny and regulations. Faulty electrical, mechanical, pharmaceutical, medical and many other consumable products have led to serious injury and loss of life.
The event is organized by the Arab League and the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) in association with Hemaya Universal...
The Arab League is the official policy making body in the Arab World. The Islamic Chamber represents the private sector of 57 Member Islamic Countries.Hemaya Universal, a leader in consumer and brand protection programs and effective implementation of strategies and solutions. more
Forum Sponsors
Under the patronage of HRH Khalid Al Faisal
Al Saud
Governor of Makkah
Al Mukaramah Province
