Thursday 9 April 2026
The Consumer Protection Department in Al Buraimi Governorate, in cooperation with the Food Safety and Quality Department, carried out a joint inspection and awareness campaign under the slogan "Transparent Prices… Your Rights Protected." The campaign targeted flower shops and confectionery stores in the wilayat as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance market transparency and protect consumer rights.
The campaign aimed to raise awareness among suppliers regarding consumer rights and their legal obligations, strengthen principles of trust and integrity in commercial transactions, ensure that establishments comply with relevant laws and regulations, and reduce violations such as fraud, misleading practices, or concealment of essential information about goods and services.
The campaign included on-site visits to the targeted establishments, during which compliance with clear price display requirements was verified, along with ensuring that prices were not raised without justification or without obtaining the necessary approvals. Emphasis was also placed on issuing purchase invoices for consumers and the necessity of providing essential product information such as production and expiration dates.
Furthermore, the campaign included direct educational meetings with suppliers, during which they were informed about the Consumer Protection Law and ways to comply with the applicable regulations, contributing to enhanced positive communication between regulatory authorities and the commercial sector.
The campaign resulted in the identification of a number of violations, which were addressed in accordance with established procedures, including issuing warnings for some cases and taking legal action and issuing fines for others.
This campaign is part of a series of efforts undertaken by the Consumer Protection Authority to enhance field inspections and promote consumer culture, thereby ensuring a fair and safe commercial environment that protects consumer rights.