Kuwait Cracks Down on Illegal Goods, Unlicensed Businesses in Inspection Drive

11/04/2026

Kuwait Cracks Down on Illegal Goods, Unlicensed Businesses in Inspection Drive

KUWAIT CITY, April 11:Inspection teams across the Al Farwaniyah, Capital, and Al Ahmadi governorates issued a total of 93 regulatory violations during field campaigns targeting commercial establishments, authorities said.

In the Al Farwaniyah Governorate, monitoring teams conducted inspections that resulted in 30 violation reports covering a range of breaches, including the sale of goods of unknown origin and prohibited items such as “tobacco gum,” failure to label gold products with required information, and misleading advertising of services not actually provided. Authorities also issued 10 notices, including eight to unlicensed businesses, along with warnings to grocery stores for violating regulations on the sale of energy drinks.

Separately, joint inspection teams in the Capital and Al Ahmadi governorates recorded 63 violations during similar campaigns. These included failure to specify warranty periods for new and refurbished spare parts, non-compliance with rules governing the sale of energy drinks, and violations of Ministerial Resolution No. (31) of 2026, which prohibits the sale and trading of drones. One establishment was formally cited for breaching the regulation.

Authorities said the ongoing inspection campaigns aim to strengthen regulatory compliance, protect consumers, and ensure adherence to commercial licensing and safety standards across the country.