Ministry of Economy: 1,085 Violation Reports and 20,418 Field Inspections in 2026

The Ministry of Economy and Trade announced that it "continued through the Consumer Protection Directorate and its provincial offices to conduct market surveillance tours, bringing the total number of field inspections to 20,418 from January 2 to October 30, 2026. These inspections covered prices, product safety, and compliance with consumer protection requirements."

During this period, 1,085 violation reports were issued against offenders, including 658 related to the electricity generator sector and 348 concerning food product safety, prices, and weights, alongside reports addressing violations of pricing standards, measurements, and scales.

In follow-up on the identified violations, 894 violation reports were referred to the competent judiciary, while the ministry received 2,192 complaints from citizens through established reporting channels.

Regarding product conformity with specifications, the ministry issued 30 decisions suspending circulation, and allowed resumption under 10 decisions after verifying compliance with required standards.