Regulatory Alerts2016-03-08
Law No. 88/V/98 of December 31 on Consumer Protection and Defense
Issued by the National Assembly of Cape Verde on December 31, 1998, Law No. 88/V/98 establishes the comprehensive legal framework for consumer protection and defense by defining state and local authority functions, enumerating specific consumer rights, and mandating supplier duties regarding quality, information, and liability. The legislation grants consumer associations formal status as social partners with representation in consultative bodies, airtime on public media, and the authority to negotiate conduct agreements, seize defective goods, and participate in price regulation for essential services. Furthermore, it mandates the creation of a National Consumption Council with at least 50% consumer representation and sets a 120-day regulatory implementation period before the law enters into force.