The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) detected 19 violations of consumer protection regulations during a sudden inspection campaign at the Central Market in Doha.
The campaign targeted fruit and vegetable shops, covering some 70 outlets, and was aimed at ensuring their compliance with Law No 8 of 2008 on consumer protection.
The violations pertained to not posting adequate information about the items on display, which is a violation of Article No 7 of the said law.
The article states, "Where a supplier displays any commodity for trading, he shall clearly indicate on the packaging or container the type, nature, ingredients and other information relating to the commodity in the manner specified in the executive bylaw hereof.
"Where the use of the commodity involves a certain risk, the consumer shall be clearly warned against such risk. The supplier shall be prohibited from describing, advertising or displaying the commodity in a manner that involves false or deceptive information."
Such violations are penalised with fines ranging from QR3,000 to QR1mn, in addition to the administrative closure of outlets for varying periods.
The campaign targeted fruit and vegetable shops, covering some 70 outlets, and was aimed at ensuring their compliance with Law No 8 of 2008 on consumer protection.
The violations pertained to not posting adequate information about the items on display, which is a violation of Article No 7 of the said law.
The article states, "Where a supplier displays any commodity for trading, he shall clearly indicate on the packaging or container the type, nature, ingredients and other information relating to the commodity in the manner specified in the executive bylaw hereof.
"Where the use of the commodity involves a certain risk, the consumer shall be clearly warned against such risk. The supplier shall be prohibited from describing, advertising or displaying the commodity in a manner that involves false or deceptive information."
Such violations are penalised with fines ranging from QR3,000 to QR1mn, in addition to the administrative closure of outlets for varying periods.
