Muscat – The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) conducted inspection campaigns in a number of stores in the wilayat of Bausher and seized over 440 expired paint cans on Monday.

In a statement issued by CPA said, ‘The Consumer Protection Authority, represented by the Market Regulation and Control Department, conducted inspection campaigns on paint and building supply stores in Muscat governorate and found over 440 expired paint cans, which were seized.’

Legal measures has been taken against them, it added.

CPA calls on all traders and providers to abide by Consumer Protection Law No. 66/2014. CPA stresses that it will spare no effort in following up and monitoring the markets, controlling everything that would harm the health and safety of consumers, eliminating this phenomenon, and tracking its sources. It will also work to take all legal measures against violators and urges individuals to report violations which they may notice through the various communication channels of the CPA.