In Senegal, where consumer protection is the subject of legal action given in the Code of consumption, the institutions aim to enforce and to give consumers the means to defend their rights and interests. Despite these measures, however, disappointments and unfair practices are still common.
Thus, with the application of the Common External Tariff of ECOWAS since 1 January 2015, many goods and services circulate more cross-border. Therefore, the Senegalese consumer should be better protected. Hence, the creation of the COUNCIL OF HIGH CONSUMPTION, whose mission is to provide security, because it is necessary to strengthen the coordination of national enforcement authorities and to deal with the risks associated with globalization of
production.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
2. CONSUMER LAW IN SENEGAL
3. WHAT POTENTIAL THREATS TO THE WELFARE OF CONSUMERS IN THE ECOWAS REGION
4. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS
Research Objectives and Themes
This work examines the legal framework for consumer protection in Senegal, analyzes the vulnerability of consumers in a globalized market, and assesses potential threats to consumer welfare arising from regional integration within the ECOWAS area.
- Analysis of consumer protection laws and regulations in Senegal.
- Evaluation of consumer vulnerability in the context of modern digital and industrial development.
- Impact of regional integration (ECOWAS/WAEMU) on consumer safety standards.
- Strategies for strengthening cross-border consumer rights and regulatory mechanisms.
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CONSUMER LAW IN SENEGAL
The consumer law is born from the desire to provide the consumer facing professional protection that the law of contracts did not seem sure enough her. Thus, "the use of modern technology in today's societies, development and technical and scientific progress in human life, and also the need of human society in their use, have led to increased level production of goods and services. This remarkable evolution of human society will eventually set up a so-called consumer society."
Thus Thomas Diatta, points out that in this consumer society, there is a category of people called professionals who produce goods and services they offer to another segment of the population called consumers. In the relationship between consumer and professional, he has always been and always raises the question of safety first. According to the author, this question of consumer safety is acute throughout the world, particularly in Africa and Senegal.
Thus, Professor Jean-Pascal Chazal, supports the idea to affirm the need to protect the consumer, he calls vulnerable to the professional person. According to Chazal, by definition of the word vulnerable means the person or thing that may be injured. In a first direction, the injury (vulnus) is a synonym of wound, bodily injury. But quickly, even in classical Latin, ”vulnerare” takes a figurative sense. It is used, for example, the damage to public order. Therefore, the vulnerable is one that can be injured in a physical sense but also in the sense imaged, one that is likely to be the victim of an infringement of its heritage, its property, its interests. The consumer seems to be vulnerable under these two senses.
Summary of Chapters
INTRODUCTION: This chapter outlines the role of digital technology in Senegal's development and introduces the research focus on consumer vulnerability and safety within the context of regional integration.
CONSUMER LAW IN SENEGAL: This chapter examines the theoretical definition of consumer vulnerability and provides an overview of the existing legal arsenal and institutions established to protect consumers in Senegal.
WHAT POTENTIAL THREATS TO THE WELFARE OF CONSUMERS IN THE ECOWAS REGION: This chapter analyzes the risks associated with the free movement of goods in regional markets and the necessity for a harmonized regulatory framework for consumer protection.
FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: This chapter concludes that while Senegal has some protective measures in place, they remain insufficient, emphasizing the urgent need to strengthen consumer rights and data collection in a cross-border context.
Keywords
Consumer, Law, ECOWAS, Senegal, Consumer Protection, Vulnerability, Regional Integration, Safety, Globalization, Market Economy, Digital Economy, Regulatory Framework, Consumer Welfare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core subject of this publication?
The publication focuses on the legal protection of consumers in Senegal and the associated risks in the context of the ECOWAS regional integration.
What are the primary themes discussed?
The central themes include the evolution of consumer society, the vulnerability of consumers in market relationships, the role of national legislation, and the impact of regional trade organizations on consumer safety.
What is the main research objective?
The objective is to analyze the existing consumer protection mechanisms in Senegal and identify potential threats to consumer welfare posed by regional globalization and the lack of unified legal frameworks.
Which scientific methodology is utilized?
The work employs a legal-analytical approach, reviewing national statutes, regulatory body functions, and comparative insights from international guidelines, such as those provided by the UN.
What does the main body of the work cover?
It covers the definition of consumer vulnerability, the legislative gaps in Senegal, and the specific challenges of consumer protection within the ECOWAS and UEMOA community spaces.
Which keywords best characterize this work?
Key terms include Consumer Law, Senegal, ECOWAS, Vulnerability, Consumer Protection, and Regulatory Framework.
How does regional integration affect Senegalese consumers?
Regional integration facilitates the free movement of goods, which exposes consumers to products from different countries that may not adhere to the same safety standards as those regulated locally.
What is the significance of the "Council of High Consumption" mentioned?
It is highlighted as a necessary institutional response to coordinate enforcement authorities and mitigate risks associated with the globalization of production.
What role does the informal sector play in the findings?
The informal sector is identified as a significant challenge because it often operates in disregard of hygiene and safety regulations, increasing the vulnerability of the average consumer.
- Quote paper
- Jean Karim Coly (Author), Luis Alexandre Winter Carta (Author), 2019, Consumer Law in Senegal and Potential Threats to the Welfare of Consumers in the ECOWAS Region, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/590787
