Four food shops have been found violating consumer protection regulations, while another commercial establishment has been closed administratively following an intensified inspection campaign by the Industry and Commerce Ministry.
The ministry said its Inspection Directorate carried out a series of routine and surprise visits to commercial establishments across Bahrain to ensure compliance with market regulations and consumer protection laws.
Inspectors found that four food outlets had failed to display prices on products, while some charged customers prices at the checkout that differed from those displayed on shelves. The inspections also uncovered expired food products being offered for sale.
The violations were deemed to be in breach of Law No 35 of 2012 on Consumer Protection and its executive regulations.
The ministry said immediate action was taken against the offending businesses, with the outlets ordered to rectify the violations and legal procedures initiated in accordance with the law.
In a separate case, inspectors detected price manipulation at a commercial establishment in the Southern Governorate. The business was also found to have failed to comply with previous official notices requiring it to address earlier violations.
As a result, the ministry ordered the administrative closure of the establishment and initiated legal action.
The ministry stressed that inspection campaigns would continue across all governorates to protect consumers' rights, maintain market stability and ensure businesses comply with the law.
Consumers were urged to report violations by emailing Inspection@moic.gov.bh, through the national Tawasul suggestions and complaints system, or via WhatsApp on 17111225.
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