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Tribune News Network
Doha
THE Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) has launched an inspection campaign targeting a number of retail outlets in Souq Al Watan in Doha Souq area in a bid to monitor the compliance of suppliers with their obligations under Law Number 8 of 2008 on consumer protection.
The inspection campaign in Souq Al Watan resulted in cracking down on a number of violations, including 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 right to freely choose 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 Number 8 of 2008 based on Article (7) of the law.
The inspection 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 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 financial penalties ranging from QR3,000 to QR1 million.
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 also said that it will refer those who violate laws and ministerial decrees to competent authorities for appropriate action against them. It has urged consumers to report violations or submit complaints and suggestions through its various channels.
