Due to falsifying the country of origin of vegetables, fruits and meat as well as selling spoiled and inedible goods and products, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoCI) on Tuesday announced that it closed several branches of a commercial company in various regions.
A MoCI statement explained that branches of the company in Muaither, Al Gharafa, Al Kharaitiyat and Al Khor have been closed for a period of one month for each outlet, due to violating Articles No. (6), (7), and (8) of Law No. (8) of 2008 regarding Consumer Protection.
The violations committed included altering validity dates and weights, not writing production and validity dates on products as well as marketing expired meat. The closures come as part of the intensive inspection campaigns conducted by the MoCI to monitor markets and commercial activities in the country, in aims at controlling prices and uncovering abuses and fraudulent, counterfeit and non-conforming goods.
The MoCI stressed that it would not tolerate any negligence in terms of meeting obligations stipulated in Law No. (8) of 2008 on Consumer Protection, and its executive regulations, and that it would intensify its inspection campaigns to curb violations. Any party that violates laws and Ministerial decisions will be referred to the relevant authorities, who would respond appropriately to protect consumer rights.
The Ministry urges all citizens and residents to report any violations or infractions through the following official channels:
- Call Center: 16001, Twitter @MOCIQATAR, Instagram MOCIQATAR.
The violations committed included altering validity dates and weights, not writing production and validity dates on products as well as marketing expired meat. The closures come as part of the intensive inspection campaigns conducted by the MoCI to monitor markets and commercial activities in the country, in aims at controlling prices and uncovering abuses and fraudulent, counterfeit and non-conforming goods.
The MoCI stressed that it would not tolerate any negligence in terms of meeting obligations stipulated in Law No. (8) of 2008 on Consumer Protection, and its executive regulations, and that it would intensify its inspection campaigns to curb violations. Any party that violates laws and Ministerial decisions will be referred to the relevant authorities, who would respond appropriately to protect consumer rights.
The Ministry urges all citizens and residents to report any violations or infractions through the following official channels:
- Call Center: 16001, Twitter @MOCIQATAR, Instagram MOCIQATAR.