​Campaign uncovers 3 violations Ministry of Economy and Commerce launches surprise inspection campaign targeting tyre repair and sale shops in Salwa Road
 
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has launched a surprise inspection campaign in Salwa Road, targeting a number of outlets specialized in the display, sale and repair of car tyres in order to monitor the compliance of suppliers with law number 8 of 2008 on consumer protection.
 
The intensive and regular inspection campaigns come within the framework of the Ministry’s efforts to regulate markets and commercial activities across Qatar and to uncover and crack down on violations, counterfeit goods and substandard products.
 
The campaign resulted in 3 fines for violations including the display and sale of expired tires in violation of article 6 of law number 8 of 2008 on consumer protection and anti-commercial fraud. Article 6 prohibits the sale, display and promotion of counterfeit and spoiled products. A product is considered counterfeit or spoiled if it fails to meet the standards, or has expired.
 
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 applications of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce on smart phones available on iPhone and Android devices MEC_QATAR