Suhar – Judicial enforcement officers from the General Directorate of Consumer Protection in North Batinah have shut down an unlicensed furniture manufacturing and upholstery operation run by expatriate workers in the wilayat of Suhar. The facility was found to be operating in an environment lacking even the most basic health standards.

The raid was part of the Directorate’s ongoing market surveillance efforts to uphold consumer rights and ensure public health and safety. During routine inspections, officials discovered that furniture production was being conducted in an unauthorised location. A dedicated task force was then formed to investigate the matter further, confirming that the operation was indeed unlicensed and posed health risks to consumers.

Authorities cited violations of Article (3) of the Consumer Protection Law, which prohibits the trade of goods or provision of services without meeting health and safety standards or obtaining proper licenses. The operation also breached Article (19) of the Executive Regulations, which prohibits deceptive practices that mislead consumers about the nature, composition, or benefits of a product or service. Legal action has been initiated against those involved.

The Consumer Protection Authority reiterated its commitment to combating such violations and urged the public to report any suspicious or unsafe practices through official channels to help safeguard consumer welfare.