The Department of Internal Trade together with the Consumer Protection Crime Suppression Division (BAC) seized and seized more than 7,732 counterfeit scales sold on online stores, warning scale sellers not to Whether going online or offline must obey the law. If found guilty, strict prosecution will be taken.
Second Lieutenant Chakra Yodmanee, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, revealed that officials of the Weights and Measures Division Department of Internal Trade Found an online store suspected of selling scales that are not certified by the official according to the Weights and Measures Act 1999, therefore lured to buy scales from such shops. And make an appointment to pick up the product at the warehouse in Bang Khun Thian, Bangkok on June 24, 2023, by coordinating with the police officers of the Department of Home Affairs to participate in this operation. When receiving the product, it is found that it is a scale without certification The officer then showed himself to inspect the goods in the warehouse. Appears as an unaccredited scale number 1, 685 machines, therefore all of them were confiscated. And sent to prosecute the law for selling scales without certification In addition, the Department of Internal Trade will coordinate with the Customs Department to request an inspection of the intermediate scales to see if they have been illegally imported. through online channels, 4 cases, total 7,732 scales
As an additional measure in addition to law enforcement, the Department discussed online shopping platforms, such as Shopee and Lazada, asking them to jointly monitor the sale of scales and emphasize that merchants on their platforms strictly comply with the law. Both in the part of the store that must notify the business of selling scales to the competent official at the Central Office of Weights and Measures. Department of Internal Trade or weights and measures center or weights and measure branch office and received a business certificate As for the scales that are sold, it must have a certification mark from a competent official. Except for certain types of scales that do not require certification, such as personal scales. scientific scales and household cooking scales that are listed as “Do not use the scale for trading” or “Use only in the household”, etc. For the case where the store does not comply with such laws, the Department has asked the platform to shut down that online store In the past, the platform has provided good cooperation Since February, 137 illegal shops have been closed.
However, the department will integrate with relevant agencies to seriously and continuously suppress crimes related to scales. Along with creating an understanding for shops or business operators to follow the law properly And for the benefit of consumers who will use scales that are accurate as a medium for trading products, would like to publicize the scale buyer to check whether the scale to buy has a certification mark or not. More details can be found on the website of the Department of Internal Trade. (https://www.dit.go.th/Content.aspx?m=104andc=51372) and can ask for information or report complaints via the hotline. Department of Internal Trade 1569.
Source: Thai News Agency
