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The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has carried out a surprise inspection campaign targeting restaurants and traditional food outlets across the country in a bid to monitor the compliance of suppliers (restaurants and traditional food outlets) with their obligations under Law No. 8 of 2008 on Consumer Protection.
The inspection campaigns come within the framework of the Ministry's efforts to monitor markets and commercial activities, crack down on price manipulation and uncover violations in a bid to protect consumer rights.
The inspection campaigns, which targeted 51 restaurants and traditional food outlets, resulted in fines for 3 outlets that compelled clients to purchase sheep from their store as a condition to prepare Eid Al Adha feast, which represents a violation of law No.8 of 2008.
Article 10 of the Consumer Protection Law stipulates that 'Suppliers shall not conceal or refrain from selling any commodity for the purpose of controlling the market price. Suppliers shall also not impose the purchase of certain quantities of a products or bundled commodities and shall refrain from charging a price higher than the advertised.
Violations of Law No. 8 of 2008 on Consumer Protection can result in administrative closure and financial penalties ranging between QR 6,000 to one million Qatari riyals.
The ministry stressed that it will not tolerate any violations of Consumer Protection Law number 8 of 2008 and its regulations and will intensify its inspection campaigns to crackdown 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 ministry urges all consumers to report violations or submit complaints and suggestions through the following channels:
Call Centre: 16001• Email: •The accounts of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce on social networks•Twitter MEC_QATAR• Instagram MEC_QATAR•The application of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce on iPhone and Android devices MEC_QATAR
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