Oman seizes 571 non-compliant school products in Muscat

Oman's Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has confiscated 571 school products deemed non-compliant in the Muscat Governorate. This action is part of the authority's ongoing regulatory efforts ahead of the upcoming school year.

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The products featured inappropriate images and illustrations, including images associated with the Kuromi character.

The confiscated items encompass a variety of goods, including 81 school bags, 23 files, 21 pens, 440 stickers intended for footwear, and six water bottles. The CPA stated that the products displayed inappropriate images and illustrations, specifically mentioning designs associated with the character Kuromi.

This seizure occurred as part of the CPA's "Back to School" campaign, which aims to intensify market surveillance during the busy back-to-school shopping period. The authority confirmed that necessary measures have been taken against the non-compliant products.

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The necessary measures were taken against the non-compliant products, stressing that its ongoing efforts are focused on enhancing commercial establishments’ compliance with the regulations and requirements governing the market.

The CPA emphasized its commitment to enhancing the compliance of commercial establishments with market regulations. It also encouraged consumers to report any observed violations by contacting the authority's consumer hotline.

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Consumers to report any violations through its consumer hotline.