KSA MCI intensifies inspections prior to Hajj 2018

Source: MCI. Efforts stepped up before Hajj 2018 to ensure a
smooth pilgrimage for all.

The KSA Ministry of Commerce and Investment (MCI) says inspection teams are touring the holy sites at Makkah and Madinah as part of MCI integrated plan for Hajj 2018. The inspectors verify that there are enough foodstuff and commodity stocks for the pilgrimage, and ensure the quality, validity and suitability for human consumption of the goods.

MCI's Hajj strategy covers:

 - Monitoring the availability of foodstuffs and commodities

- Ensuring their validity, quality in conformity with the Saudi standard specifications, and appropriate pricing

- Intensifying the inspection and control on shops, stalls, commercial centres, refrigerated vehicles and mobile trucks used for transporting foodstuffs and commodities

- Eliminating the possibility of commercial fraud and counterfeiting

- Verifying shops’ commitment of placing the price tags on the items offered for sale.

The Ministry’s plan also includes monitoring the jewels and gems shops to ensure the safety and calibration of scales, besides checking and controlling the fuel stations to ensure the absence of any scams such as mixing of the fuel with other substances; checking the safety of pumps and  calibration accuracy, as well as inspecting the auto tyre shops. These activities are in addition to verifying the regular work of the shops and ensuring that they have the necessary licences for practicing the commercial activity.