Purchase only from approved suppliers, Kuwait co-ops told

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 15: The Ministry of Social Affairs issued a circular to the Union of Consumer Cooperative Societies (UCCS) for distribution to the boards of directors of individual cooperative societies, mandating that they source goods and conduct business exclusively with companies and suppliers covered by official circulars issued and approved by UCCS, or with companies holding authorized commercial agencies for the products and commodities supplied to cooperative societies, reports Al-Seyassah daily.

The ministry explained that dealing with or sourcing from any company or supplier not listed in UCCS’ circulars or lacking an authorized commercial agency for the products in question is prohibited. The measure aims to regulate supply operations and ensure that dealings are conducted only with approved entities. The board of directors of each cooperative society bears full responsibility for any violation or non-compliance with UCCS’ directives in this regard. It also instructed cooperative boards to verify the accreditation status of companies and suppliers before undertaking any procurement or purchasing activities and to strictly adhere to the approved lists and circulars issued by UCCS.