OPCP is affiliated to the Ministry of Commerce.

The main functions of OPCP are:

• Protecting and promoting domestic production.
• Protecting consumers against unusual price fluctuations.
• Monitoring, adjusting and controlling the price of products and services.

OPCP responsible to:

• Implement legislations governing protection of consumer rights.
• Combat commercial fraud.
• Protect competitiveness.
• Prevent monopoly practices.

Its obligations include subsidies of basic commodities, and receive a margin for subsidizing certain goods.

Consumers’ rights in brief include:

• The right of being informed by complete and reliable information.
• The right of choosing.
• The right of enjoying safety.
• The right of being supported by government.