The Qena governorate's Abou Tisht consumer protection administration conducted a large-scale inspection of markets and commercial facilities. The campaign resulted in the seizure of quantities of expired crisps and foodstuffs. These items were confiscated before they could be sold to citizens. The operation was carried out under the supervision of Hassan Qat, Qena's deputy minister of supply.
The campaign was conducted in implementation of directives from Egyptian Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Dr. Sherif Farouk and Qena Governor Dr. Mostafa Al-Bablawi. The goal was to intensify market surveillance and protect citizens' health. The campaign was led by Abdel Naim Maher, head of the Semhud supply office, with inspectors Ibrahim Ahmed Mahmoud and Atia Mustafa from the Abou Tisht consumer protection administration.
The inspection uncovered various violations, including failure to display prices and specifications of tourist bread. This is in contravention of regulatory ministerial decisions. Some commercial facilities were found not to have clearly displayed price lists for consumers. The campaign resulted in the issuance of three fines for failure to display prices and two fines for not keeping receipts.
The campaign also led to the seizure of expired food products. The authorities took necessary legal actions against those responsible for the violations. The campaign's goal was to ensure market stability and protect consumer rights. The authorities continue to monitor markets to prevent such incidents.
Qena's Deputy Minister of Supply, Hassan Qat, emphasized that consumer protection campaigns would continue across the governorate. The aim is to maintain strict market surveillance and guarantee stability while protecting citizens' rights. These campaigns are part of ongoing efforts to ensure consumer safety.
The campaign's outcomes reflect the government's efforts to enhance market regulation. These efforts aim to safeguard public health and maintain market stability. The authorities remain committed to taking necessary actions against violators.
The Egyptian government continues to prioritize consumer protection. The recent campaign in Abou Tisht is part of broader efforts to ensure market stability and protect public health. Key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Supply and the Qena governorate, are working together to achieve these goals.
Key points
- Egyptian authorities seized expired food products and issued fines in a recent campaign in Abou Tisht, Qena governorate.
- The campaign was conducted under the supervision of Qena's Deputy Minister of Supply, Hassan Qat.
- The authorities continue to monitor markets to prevent the sale of expired food products and protect consumer rights.
