​During inspection campaign in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipality and EnvironmentMinistry of Economy and Commerce cracks down on violations at a number of butcheries 
 
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, has carried out a surprise inspection campaign targeting a number of butcheries across the country to monitor the compliance of suppliers with their obligations under applicable laws in Qatar and their commitments in line with the ministry’s initiative when it comes to subsidized sheep prices during the holy month of Ramadan.
 
The inspection campaigns come within the framework of the Ministry’s Ramadan initiatives under the theme #Aqal_Min_Al_Wajeb.” The ministry has stepped up its inspection campaigns throughout the year, focusing on commercial activities that become more in demand during the holy month of Ramadan as part of its efforts to monitor markets and commercial activities in order to uncover and crack down on violations and protect consumer rights.
 
The inspection campaigns, which targeted 23 butcheries, resulted in 5 penalties for violations including the failure to comply with mandatory prices for local Australian meat, which represents a violation of the provisions of article (1) of Law No. 12 of 1972. Another butchery was also penalized for forcing consumers to purchase a specified quantity of meat in violation of the provisions of article (10) of Law No. 8 of 2008 on consumer protection.
 
Spoiled fish in large quantities were also caught at display by a supplier, which resulted in the seizure of the products and a penalty for violating article 6 of Law No. 8 of 2008 on consumer protection.
 
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. 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: info@mec.gov.qa
– The accounts of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce on social media networks
– Twitter MEC_QATAR
– Instagram MEC_QATAR
-The App of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce on smart phones available on iPhone and Android devices MEC_QATAR