Egyptian Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, Dr. Sherif Farouk, has announced that the government will continue to intensify its oversight on bakeries and markets to ensure compliance with regulations on bread prices and weights. The move aims to protect citizens from exploitation and ensure they receive bread at the set prices and weights. Farouk emphasized that the government will not tolerate any manipulation or exploitation.
The minister stressed that bakeries must adhere to the set prices and weights for free-market bread and "fino" bread. He warned that any attempts to exceed these prices or reduce weights will be met with decisive action, and perpetrators will face legal consequences. The Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade has directed its departments and regulatory bodies to increase their presence in markets and bakeries to monitor compliance.
The intensified oversight includes verifying that bakeries and shops display prices clearly and that the weights and specifications of bread and other products meet regulatory standards. The government is also focusing on ensuring the quality and safety of products available to citizens. This move is part of the government's efforts to maintain control over the market and protect consumer rights.
According to Farouk, market oversight is an ongoing process and not limited to specific periods or campaigns. The Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade continuously monitors market trends and takes swift action in response to complaints or reports of irregularities. The primary goal is to safeguard consumer rights and maintain market discipline.
A recent campaign in the city of Esna, Luxor Governorate, resulted in the detection of 36 food-related violations. These included selling free-market bread at inflated prices, producing underweight bread, and creating bread that did not meet quality standards. Other infractions involved failing to display prices, not maintaining cleanliness in dough preparation tools, and operating facilities without licenses.
The Egyptian government has pledged to continue its campaigns across various governorates to maintain market control and ensure bakeries comply with regulations. Authorities will take necessary legal actions against all detected violations. The government remains committed to preventing any attempts to manipulate bread prices or weights, emphasizing that such actions will be met with firm responses.
The ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade reflect the government's dedication to upholding consumer rights and maintaining order in the market. By continuously monitoring bakeries and markets, the government aims to create a fair and transparent environment for both businesses and consumers.
Key points
- The Egyptian government has launched an intensified crackdown on bakeries and markets to prevent manipulation of bread prices and weights.
- The move aims to protect citizens from exploitation and ensure they receive bread at set prices and weights.
- Authorities have detected numerous violations, including price inflation, underweight bread, and poor quality products.
