The Minister of Economy and Trade in the Government of National Unity, Mohamed Al-Huwaij, stressed during his meeting with the President of the Libyan Federation of Consumer Protection Associations, Ahmed Al-Kurdi, the need to pay attention to the consumer protection file, noting that the Ministry referred the Consumer Protection Law to the competent authorities and submitted a proposal regarding the establishment of a body to protect consumers. consumer.
During the meeting, which coincides with the International Day for Consumer Protection, Al-Huwaij warned of the importance of the role of the Libyan Federation of Consumer Protection Associations and law enforcement agencies to protect consumer rights and follow up on the local market, especially since we are on the verge of the month of Ramadan, stressing the need for cooperation between the competent departments of the ministry, the union and law enforcement agencies. and control for consumer protection.
It is noteworthy that the meeting was attended by the Director of the Inspection and Consumer Protection Department at the Ministry of Economy and Trade, Marai Al-Darsi, and a member of the Libyan Federation of Consumer Protection Associations, Mahmoud Ghumaid.