publish time

27/06/2018

author name Arab Times

publish time

27/06/2018

KUWAIT CITY, June 26: Ministry of Commerce and Industry discovered several shops in various commercial centers that sell counterfeit goods after changing the manufacturing place or original source, reports Al-Seyassah daily.In a press release, Consumer Protection Sector at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said a recent inspection tour of the central markets resulted in the discovery of shops selling phony water filters after changing the name of the original source, noting some items manufactured in China were changed to England.Statement added Sadeeq Emergency Team discovered 430 counterfeit water filters during the campaign. It appealed to consumers to purchase from authorized distributors or points of sale to avoid commercial cheating. It also urged the public to contact hotline 135 for related complaints. All imitation items seized during the campaign have since been referred to concerned authorities for necessary action.By Munaif Nayef Al-Seyassah Staff and Agencies