From Ahmadi Fish Stalls To Farwaniya Fake Goods Shops Shut Down In Kuwait

Fish stall shut by MOCI

KUWAIT CITY, Sep 16: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has intensified inspection campaigns across all six governorates in a bid to combat fraud, enforce regulations, and safeguard consumer rights.

According to sources, the latest field operations resulted in the closure of seven shops in Ahmadi Governorate, including three fish stalls accused of altering the declared country of origin of their products and a fruit and vegetable outlet. Additionally, two contracting companies in the governorate were shut down after failing to comply with contractual obligations to consumers.

In Farwaniya Governorate, inspection teams confiscated 381 counterfeit goods during raids on several retail outlets. The seizures highlight the ministry’s ongoing efforts to tackle the sale of fake products and protect consumers from fraudulent practices.

Faisal Al-Ansari, Director of the Commercial Control Department, stressed that inspection teams will adopt a zero-tolerance approach to violations. “Inspection teams will not be lenient in dealing with complaints and violations received, and will take legal action, including shutting down offending establishments,” he said.

Al-Ansari underscored the ministry’s commitment to protecting consumers by clamping down on practices such as the misrepresentation of country of origin, the sale of expired goods, manipulation of prices, and the distribution of counterfeit products.

He added that the ministry will continue its field campaigns to monitor commercial activities, regulate prices, prevent artificial price hikes, and ensure the quality and authenticity of products offered in the market.