In a recent operation, Guinean authorities removed 10 non-conforming balances from the commercial circuit in Kindia. The operation was conducted by the Guinean Institute of Standardization and Metrology (IGNM) as part of a national campaign to evaluate the conformity of products and verify measuring instruments. The campaign, launched on September 17, 2026, aims to guarantee the reliability of measuring instruments used in commercial transactions and strengthen consumer protection.
The operation in Kindia involved the services of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, consumer representatives, and commercial sector actors. Several measuring instruments were controlled in a major butcher shop in the city, identifying 10 balances with defects or not meeting required standards. These equipment were removed from the commercial circuit, while 18 balances meeting regulatory requirements were certified with tickets attesting to their conformity.
According to Elhadj Mohamed Sylla, Prefectural Director of Industry and Commerce of Kindia, the operation is part of the authorities' efforts to guarantee more equity and reliability in commercial exchanges. He explained that the goal is to have a fairer market in Guinea, with actors having reliable measuring instruments. Sylla praised the support provided by the central service to deconcentrated structures, enabling them to contribute to the cleanup of the commercial circuit.
The professionals of the butcher shop welcomed the operation, with Mamadidjouma Barry, Vice-President of the Kindia Butchers' Cooperative, praising the work done by the mission. However, he called on the authorities to facilitate access to measuring instruments that conform to quality standards, citing difficulties related to the durability of certain equipment used in markets.
The campaign aims to strengthen the reliability of measuring instruments, transparency of transactions, and trust between traders and consumers. The Guinean Institute of Standardization and Metrology (IGNM) is leading the operation, which is part of a broader effort to improve the business environment in Guinea.
The removal of non-conforming balances from the commercial circuit is part of a national effort to improve the quality of products and services in Guinea. The authorities are working to ensure that measuring instruments used in commercial transactions are accurate and reliable, which will help to build trust between traders and consumers.
The operation in Kindia is a significant step towards achieving this goal, and it is expected that similar operations will be conducted in other parts of the country. The authorities are committed to ensuring that the commercial circuit is fair and transparent, and that consumers are protected from unfair practices.
Key points
- 10 non-conforming balances were removed from the commercial circuit in Kindia.
- The operation was conducted as part of a national campaign to evaluate the conformity of products and verify measuring instruments.
- The goal of the campaign is to guarantee the reliability of measuring instruments used in commercial transactions and strengthen consumer protection.
