Muscat: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has stepped up inspections in shops and markets ahead of the Eid al-Fitr. Inspections in governorates are carried out as part of ensuring food price stability and availability of goods. The previous day, inspections were carried out at butchers in Barka. Authorities demanded that everyone be prepared to comply with the rules and regulations.
Inspections are carried out in various governorates as part of ensuring the availability of goods and services and preventing irregularities. Days earlier, authorities had also inspected shops selling fruits, vegetables, sweets and clothing in various governorates, including northern Batina and Muscat.
The Authority and its various directorates and departments have set up a fieldwork program for inspection teams. Operates according to shift system. In the run-up to the festival, the markets are crowded with people buying clothes and other items.
Therefore, the inspection has been tightened with the aim of ensuring the rights of the consumers. The inspection team includes judicial control officers and shop inspectors.
