Morocco adopts consumer protection strategy

Moroccan minister of industry, trade and telecoms, Rachid Talbi Alami, said Monday that his department has adopted a strategy that puts consumers at the center of economic and social development.

Speaking at the opening of a seminar on "a strategy of proximity to protect consumers," El Alami said the scheme aims to promote the consumer's basic rights through strengthening the legal framework and adoption of several measures meant to reduce health jeopardy risks.

The strategy also includes awareness campaigns on consumers rights along with the civil society. Several moves have already been made in collaboration with the government secretariat general, the minister said.