{"id":8811,"date":"2025-09-17T11:46:26","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T11:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/selling-of-counterfeit-goods-under-the-label-of-the-original-product-legal-remedies-under-uae-law\/"},"modified":"2025-09-22T05:25:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T05:25:11","slug":"selling-counterfeit-goods-uae-law-legal-remedies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/selling-counterfeit-goods-uae-law-legal-remedies\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling of Counterfeit Goods under the Label of the Original Product Legal Remedies under UAE Law"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consumer_Protection_and_Anti-Counterfeit_Laws_in_the_UAE\"><\/span>Consumer Protection and Anti-Counterfeit Laws in the UAE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the UAE, <strong>Federal Law No. 15 of 2020 (Consumer Protection Law)<\/strong> sets out rules to safeguard consumers. It ensures that goods and services meet quality standards, regulates their prices, and protects the health and safety of buyers. In addition, <strong>Federal Decree-Law No. 42 of 2023 (Commercial Fraud Law)<\/strong> addresses the issue of counterfeit goods and all forms of commercial fraud.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/selling-counterfeit-goods-uae-law-legal-remedies\/#Consumer_Protection_and_Anti-Counterfeit_Laws_in_the_UAE\" >Consumer Protection and Anti-Counterfeit Laws in the UAE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/selling-counterfeit-goods-uae-law-legal-remedies\/#Right_to_Accurate_Information\" >Right to Accurate Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/selling-counterfeit-goods-uae-law-legal-remedies\/#Selling_Counterfeit_Products_in_the_UAE\" >Selling Counterfeit Products in the UAE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/selling-counterfeit-goods-uae-law-legal-remedies\/#Remedies_for_Consumers_Sold_Counterfeit_Products\" >Remedies for Consumers Sold Counterfeit Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/selling-counterfeit-goods-uae-law-legal-remedies\/#Penalties_for_Suppliers\" >Penalties for Suppliers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/selling-counterfeit-goods-uae-law-legal-remedies\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Right_to_Accurate_Information\"><\/span>Right to Accurate Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Under <strong>Article 4 of the Consumer Protection Law<\/strong>, consumers in the UAE are entitled to receive correct and clear information about the goods or services they purchase. Specifically, <strong>Article 4(2)<\/strong> grants consumers the right to know essential details about products they use or services they receive.<\/p>\n<p>To support this, <strong>Articles 7 and 8<\/strong> place obligations on suppliers and service providers to share key details, including explanatory information about a product or service. For instance, <strong>Article 8<\/strong> requires that consumers be given a proper invoice when buying any product. This invoice must mention details such as the business name, address, product type, quantity, price, and any other legally required information.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, <strong>Cabinet Resolution No. 66 of 2023<\/strong>, which provides the executive regulations for the Consumer Protection Law, specifies the information that must be provided with a product, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Name, type, nature, ingredients, and quantity of the product (weight, measurement, or other standard units).<\/li>\n<li>Country of origin (with \u201cMade in [Country]\u201d).<\/li>\n<li>Country of export (if applicable).<\/li>\n<li>Producer or importer\u2019s name, commercial address, or trademark.<\/li>\n<li>Date of production and expiry\/shelf life.<\/li>\n<li>Instructions for handling, storage, and usage.<\/li>\n<li>Clear warnings of potential risks from misuse.<\/li>\n<li>Identification of consumer groups at risk (such as children, elderly, or people with disabilities).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selling_Counterfeit_Products_in_the_UAE\"><\/span>Selling Counterfeit Products in the UAE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to <strong>Article 4(1) of the Commercial Fraud Law<\/strong>, it is strictly prohibited to import, export, produce, manufacture, sell, store, transport, market, promote, or even attempt to trade in counterfeit goods. In other words, selling fake products in the UAE is illegal.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remedies_for_Consumers_Sold_Counterfeit_Products\"><\/span>Remedies for Consumers Sold Counterfeit Products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a consumer unknowingly purchases counterfeit goods, <strong>Article 7 of the Commercial Fraud Law<\/strong> requires the supplier to replace or exchange the goods at the customer\u2019s request. Consumers also retain the right to seek compensation. This means that a customer can claim both a refund and damages if they were unaware that the goods were fake at the time of purchase.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalties_for_Suppliers\"><\/span>Penalties for Suppliers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The law takes violations seriously. <strong>Article 17 of the Commercial Fraud Law<\/strong> states that anyone found guilty of selling counterfeit products can face imprisonment of up to <strong>two years<\/strong> and\/or a fine ranging from <strong>AED 5,000 to AED 1,000,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Together, the <strong>Consumer Protection Law<\/strong> and the <strong>Commercial Fraud Law<\/strong> in the UAE establish strong safeguards against counterfeit products. They ensure consumers have access to accurate product information and protect them from fraud. Where violations occur, strict penalties apply. Importantly, customers who unknowingly purchase counterfeit goods are entitled to refunds and compensation, provided they can show proof of purchase and good faith.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consumer Protection and Anti-Counterfeit Laws in the UAE In the UAE, Federal Law No. 15 of 2020 (Consumer Protection Law) sets out rules to safeguard consumers. It ensures that goods and services meet quality standards, regulates their prices, and protects the health and safety of buyers. In addition, Federal Decree-Law No. 42 of 2023 (Commercial<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":63,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"two_page_speed":[],"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[394],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-8811","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-uae-laws"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8811","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/63"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8811"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8811\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8811"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8811"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8811"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}