MoCI closes commercial store in Umm Lekhba for month

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has announced the closure of a commercial store in Umm Lekhba, for a month, for violating Article No. 7) of Law No. 8 of 2008 regarding Consumer Protection.

The violator was displaying and selling counterfeit products and goods of international brands.

This measure comes as part of the intensive inspection campaigns carried out by the ministry to monitor markets and commercial activities in the

country, aimed at controlling prices and uncovering abuses and fraudulent, counterfeit and non-conforming goods.

In this regard, 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 bylaws.

The ministry is working to intensify its inspection campaigns to control violating practices, and to refer violators of laws and ministerial decisions to the competent authorities to take the due measures.

The MoCI has urged all citizens and residents to report any violations or infractions through the call centre: 16001; Twitter: @MOCIQATAR; and Instagram: MOCIQATAR

 

 

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