The Ministry of Commerce has performed inspection visits to Zakat Al-Fitr points of sale as well as stores selling clothes, Eid supplies, gifts, confectionery, gold and jewelry. These stores see an influx of consumers around this time of year as Eid Al-Fitr holiday is around the corner.
The inspections are conducted to guarantee the constant supply of essential commodities and products, as well as their substitutes. They also monitor commercial breaches and prevent violations of consumer protection laws. Inspectors keep a close eye on marketing promotions advertised by retailers during this time of year to make sure that consumers are not taken advantage of.
The visits ascertain that all commodities have a price tag and that this price corresponds to the one shown by cash registers. Any violation that is identified will be subject to proper legal action, and violators will be fined.