Egypt’s Consumer Protection Law Requires Clear Information Before Online Purchases

Egypt’s Consumer Protection Law places an obligation on suppliers to provide consumers with clear and explicit information before concluding a distance contract, including purchases made online.

The requirement is set out in Article 37, which addresses the stage before a buyer enters into an agreement with a supplier remotely.

The timing is central to the provision: consumers must receive the information before the contract is concluded, rather than only after committing to a purchase.

For online shoppers, the rule establishes a transparency requirement at the point of decision. The responsibility rests with the supplier to present information clearly, helping reduce ambiguity in transactions conducted at a distance.