The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) has conducted an intensive inspection campaign on more than 27 foodstuff storehouses at Industrial Area. The inspectors spotted five violations that included storing expired products and not posting the proper information of the items in store. Violators were issued a report each, which could entail them a fine ranging from QR3,000 and up to QR1mn, besides, the administrative closure of the outlet concerned for various periods.