Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) issued Administrative Decision No. (26/2025) to administratively close a food company specialized in the production and distribution of baked goods and food products for a period of one month, due to its violation of Article (13 - 7) of Law No. (8) of 2008 regarding consumer protection.

According to Qatar News Agency, a statement from the Ministry indicated that the decision to close Ritus Bakery and Trading came as a result of non-compliance with public health and safety standards, and the discovery of unidentified-source products used in the preparation of food meals, which constitutes a serious violation that threatens the health and safety of consumers.

The statement underlined that an official report was filed on the incident and referred to the competent security authorities to complete the legal procedures. The administrative closure decision for one month was issued, and the inspection was carried out in cooperation with the relevant authorities in the country as part of joint inspection campaigns to monitor markets.

The Ministry affirmed that this measure comes within its ongoing efforts to protect consumers and ensure the safety of products offered in the markets, stressing that it will not tolerate any practices that compromise the health and safety of individuals or violate the laws and regulations in force in the country.

The Ministry called on all citizens and residents to report any violations or illegal practices.