(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has launched an inspection campaign targeting a number of retails outlets in Souq Al Watan to monitor he compliance of suppliers with their obligations under law number 8 of 2008 on consumer protection.
The campaign comes within the framework of the Ministry's efforts to monitor markets and commercial activities across Qatar in order to fight commercial fraud and uncover violations to protect consumer rights.
The campaign in Souq Al Watan resulted in cracking down on a number of violations including the display and sale of counterfeit products bearing a trademark. Other violations were related to the display and sale of gold where shops failed to clearly display all product data so that the consumer can exercise his rights in freely choosing the appropriate product to purchase. Another supplier was penalised for failing to conform to the gold grade before displaying the product for sale. The Ministry has implemented the penalties stipulated in Law No. 8 of 2008 based on Article (7) of the law.
The Ministry also warned suppliers against offering products that do not conform to specifications and standards, as well as commodities that are not valid for display or sale, which will expose them to legal prosecution in Qatar. Violations of Law No. (8) of 2008 on consumer protection can result in administrative closure and penalties ranging from QR3,000 to QR1m.
The Ministry stressed that it will not tolerate any violations of Consumer Protection Law and its regulation and will intensify its inspection campaigns to crack down on such practices. 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.
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