The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in co-ordination with the authorities concerned, cracked down on a shop in Al Sadd for displaying and selling counterfeit leather goods and bags bearing the names of international brands.
This act comes in violation of Article No. 6 of Law No. 8 of 2008 on Consumer Protection, the ministry has said in a statement.
The campaign resulted in the issuance of a violation report against the shop, and the necessary legal measures were taken against the perpetrator.
This measure forms part of the MoCI's efforts to monitor markets and commercial activities across Qatar and control prices, as well as detect abuses and commodities that are falsified, counterfeit, or do not conform to standard specifications.
Violating Law No. 8 of 2008 on Consumer Protection exposes perpetrators to penalties ranging from administrative closure to financial fines between QR3,000 and QR1mn.
In this regard, the ministry 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 bylaws.
The MoCI is working to intensify its inspection campaigns to control violating practices, and to refer violators of laws and ministerial decisions to the competent authorities for the needed due measures.
The ministry has urged all citizens and residents to report any violations or infractions through the call centre: 16001; Twitter: @MOCIQATAR; and Instagram: MOCIQATAR