The commercial departments of the Turkish Ministry of Commerce in all provinces of the country have been instructed to identify products offered for sale with a change in weight/volume, but without changing the selling price, Anadolu reported on August 27. .
According to the ministry, it has recently been possible to verify, both through complaints and posts on social networks, that the units of measurement such as the weight, quantity and mass of the products offered for sale have been reduced, however , because the packaging and sales prices have not been changed, consumers cannot notice it, so there is a hidden increase in unit prices.
The department stressed that inspections will be carried out throughout the country. “in order to prevent unfair trade practices and consumer complaints”.
Once the information on the hidden increase in food prices has been collected, it will be drawn up in special protocols that will be sent to the General Directorate for the Protection of Consumer Rights and Market Surveillance. After consideration, violators may be subject to an administrative fine, “for unfair commercial practices contrary to the provisions in force in the law [Турции]».
Source: Rossa Primavera
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