Article 10 of the Saudi Product Safety Law
المادة 10 من نظام سلامة المنتجات · الباب الثالث: التزامات السلامة العامة
The manufacturer, authorized representative and importer must give the consumer all information that is not clear to them about the hazard associated with the product, so that the consumer can take the necessary precautions.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يجب على الصانع والممثل المعتمد والمستورد تزويد المستهلك بجميع المعلومات حول الخطر المرتبط بالمنتج، والتي لا تكون واضحة له، وذلك بما يمكن من اتخاذ الاحتياطات اللازمة لدرء ذلك الخطر.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 10 explained in plain English
This article establishes the duty to inform the consumer of the hazard, and places it on the manufacturer, the authorized representative and the importer.
- What must be provided: all information about the hazard associated with the product.
- Its scope: information that is not clear to the consumer; a hazard evident to everyone does not need to be stated to the same degree, but a hidden hazard must be disclosed.
- The aim: that the consumer can take the necessary precautions to ward off that hazard.
Under Article 1, a hazard is any property, act or omission that constitutes or may constitute a danger to the safety of the consumer, property or the environment. The information required therefore covers everything connected with these aspects when it is not clear to the consumer.
The article does not specify the form in which this information is provided, such as on the packaging or in a user guide; it focuses on its content and purpose.
It is preceded by Article 9, which obliges the three to ensure the product's safety and assess its risks, and followed by Article 11, which requires them to put their personal or trade name or their trademarks and their contact details on the product.
Practical example
A company in Khobar sells an air purifier that produces a substance that may irritate the respiratory system if used in a small closed room, something the ordinary consumer does not know. It must give the consumer this information so that the consumer can take the necessary precautions.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 10 of the Saudi Product Safety Law
Must the manufacturer tell the consumer about a product's hazards?
Yes. The manufacturer, the authorized representative and the importer must give the consumer all information about the hazard associated with the product that is not clear to the consumer.
What is the purpose of the hazard information?
To enable the consumer to take the necessary precautions to ward off the hazard.
More articles on Obligations of Manufacturers and Importers
- Article 9
The manufacturer, authorized representative and importer responsible for placing the product on the markets must ensure its safety and conformity with the technical regulations, assess its risks, and provide proof of its safety on request.
يجب على كل من الصانع والممثل المعتمد والمستورد -المسؤول عن وضع المنتج في الأسواق- ما يأتي: 1- التأكد من أن المنتج آمن أو يفترض أنه آمن. 2- التأكد من أن المنتج ي
- Article 11
The manufacturer, authorized representative and importer must put on the product their personal or trade name or their trademarks and their contact details, and the regulations set the conditions for this.
يجب على الصانع والممثل المعتمد والمستورد أن يضع على المنتج: اسمه الشخصي أو اسمه التجاري أو علاماته التجارية، وتفاصيل الاتصال به. وتحدد اللوائح شروط وكيفية وضع ه
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