KUWAIT CITY, Jan 11: Statistics issued by the Commercial Control Department of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry show that in December, a total of 156 seizure reports and complaints were filed during the 444 tours conducted by inspectors across various markets. These inspections led to the identification of multiple violations, including goods that violate public morals or feature Quranic verses inappropriately.

The violations were also found in the hiring of domestic workers, retailing at the Al- Farda vegetable market, and the display and sale of fruits and vegetables without proper labeling, such as unclear package weights and country of origin. Further violations included the absence of scales for selling vegetables and fruits, missing price and weight signage, and failure to ensure the proper maintenance or insurance of imported goods under warranty.

The inspectors also uncovered artificial price increases, violations regarding advertising data, and issues with contracts, invoices, and special offers. Other violations involved the sale of subsidized or counterfeit goods, commercial fraud and issues related to car rental services and fish auction markets. Additionally, there were violations concerning commercial licenses and the prohibition of cash transactions. These actions highlight the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to maintain market integrity and protect consumers from unethical business practices.

By Marwa Al-Bahrawi
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff