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Tribune News Network
Doha
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) has shut down a mobile phone shop in Al Rayyan for one week for displaying and selling counterfeit batteries bearing international trademarks.
The inspection campaign came within the framework of the ministry's efforts to crack down on price manipulation and uncover violations as well as counterfeit, fraudulent and substandard products.
The outlet was penalised in line with article 7 of law No 8 of 2008, which obligates suppliers to clearly display on the product's package or label the type and nature of the item as well as other relevant data. The law also prohibits the display of fraudulent descriptions, advertisements and misleading statements."
The administrative closure declaration will be published on two daily newspapers at the expense of the shop that violated the Law No 8 on Consumer Protection.
The ministry said it will not tolerate any violations of the Consumer Protection Law and its regulations. It has urged all consumers to report violations to its consumer protection and anti-commercial fraud department through the following channels: Call Centre: 16001, Email: [email protected], Twitter: MEC_QATAR, Instagram: MEC_QATAR, Mobile app: MEC_QATAR.
