The Minister of Health, André Mama Fouda defended the bill at the National Assembly this Thursday 15th November 2018.

The law outlines guidelines for consumer protection.

It also indicates that consumers have the right to the satisfaction of basic needs in various domains including; health, food, housing, education, transportation and communications.

The draft law on food safety stipulates that consumers have the right to the protection of their life, health and safety as well as the environment in the consumption of technologies, goods or services.