As part of its ongoing inspection campaign, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce has detected 79 consumer protection related violations last month. During the same period, the Ministry received a total of 1,068 complaints all of which were settled, said the Ministry.
The inspection campaign covered different areas and types of businesses. The campaign came in line with the Ministry’s aim to monitor the market and commercial activities in the country and ensure that traders comply with the provisions of the law No 8/2008 on Consumer Protection. The violations included lack of product descriptions, display with wrong information, lack of necessary information about services and prices besides selling low quality products.
In addition, failure to issue bills and sale of expired food stuff were also among violations, said the ministry in a statement yesterday.
The punishments were closure and fines ranging from QR5,000 to QR30,000.
The Ministry said that it will take strict action against violators of the law regulating consumer’s rights. Consumers have also been urged to report any violation they come across through the ministry’s communication channels.
