Doha: During inspection campaigns carried out on several retail outlets in different regions across Qatar, the officials of Ministry of Commerce and Industry seized several children's toys. The campaigns resulted in the seizure and reporting of a number of violations, including the confiscation of children's toys bearing slogans that go against Islamic values, customs and traditions.
This practice violates the provisions of Article No. (2) of Law No. (8) of 2008 on Consumer Protection, which states: “The basic rights of a consumer shall be guaranteed under the provisions of this Law. No person may conclude any agreement or conduct any activity that prejudices such rights, in particular the following: [...] The right of respect of religious values, customs and traditions.”
It also comes in violation of article (16) of the same law, which states that the supplier shall be liable for any damage resulting from the usage and consumption of the commodity.
The ministry also shared a picture of the pop-it toy fidget along with the tweet. They didn’t not reveal in the post what exactly was found in the toys.
The practice additionally violates Circular No. (2) of 2021 issued by the Ministry regarding refraining from circulating goods bearing slogans and symbols that violate Islamic values, customs and traditions.
In this regard, the Ministry stressed that it would not tolerate any negligence in terms of meeting obligations stipulated in Law No. (8) of 2008 on Consumer Protection, and its executive regulations, and that it would intensify its inspection campaigns. Any party that violates laws and Ministerial decisions will be referred to the relevant authorities, who would take the due action.
