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PACP cautions against websites selling fake goods

A senior official in the Public Authority for Consumer Protection (PACP) has warned consumers about counterfeit goods finding their way into Oman’s market, emphasising that the authority is continuously taking action against their promoters.

Hamoud bin Said al Jabri, director general, PACP, said online shoppers especially face the risk of landing duplicates and should be careful which website…

Consumer Protection Body Recovers Over RO29,000

The Consumer Protection Administration in Dakhliyah governorate has recovered RO29,210 in disputes in the first quarter of 2016.

A press release stated that the administration received 328 complaints through its hotline, portal, its pages on social media and its offices.

The complaints were mostly related to car repair workshops, spare parts, contracting, mobile phones and services, aluminium and…

Over 210,000 private sector workers covered by social insurance

The Public Authority for Social Insurance (PASI), in its latest statistics, has said that 15,791 active establishments are currently covered by the social insurance system.

The number of active insured personnel in the private sector was 210,272 and the average salary of the insured workers is RO645.

The total number of registrations till February this year stood at 11,195 (24.6 per cent of the…

10,704 Camry Cars Recalled By PACP

The Public Authority for Consumer Protection (PACP) has ordered the recall of 10,704 Toyota Camry cars (2006-10).

The recall, in association with Saud Bahwan Automotive, covers Camry models having chassis numbers 6T1BE42K27X370223 to 6T1BE42KXBX708265 due to possible lack of lubrication in main electrical control device in windows, a press release said.

The dealer will carry out the necessary…