As many as 2,749 and 2,256 counterfeit fire extinguishers were seized at the company’s headquarters and warehouse, respectively. The company and its warehouse were closed for a month for violating article 7 of law number 8 of 2008. Article 7 compels suppliers to clearly display on the product’s package the type and nature of the item as well as other relevant data in line with the law’s implementing regulations.
The law also prohibits the display of fraudulent descriptions, advertisements and misleading statements.
The administrative closure decision was published on the ministry’s website. The ministry stressed it will not tolerate any violations of Consumer Protection Law and its regulations and intensify its inspection campaigns to crack down on violations. The ministry said it will refer those who violate laws and ministerial decrees to competent authorities, who will in turn take appropriate action against perpetrators in order to protect consumer rights.
The MEC has urged all customers to report any violations to its Consumer Protection and Anti-Commercial Fraud Department through the following channels: Call centre: 16001, e-mail: [email protected], Twitter: @MEC_Qatar, Instagram: MEC_Qatar, MEC mobile app for Android and IOS: MEC_Qatar