Article 13 Starting Date: 01/01/1993
The Department of Specifications, Standards and Consumer Protection shall be responsible for all matters relating to specifications, standards and prices, in particular the following: Implementing the provisions of laws, bylaws, resolutions and regulations related to the monitoring, examination and hallmarking of precious metals, the standardisation of weights and measures, the system of standards and specifications, the mandatory pricing and fixing profits, and the combating of fraud in commercial transactions. Preparing and issuing Qatari standard specifications, proposing its annual plan, following up the work of the General Secretariat of the Gulf Authority in this regard, and taking related executive and media procedures. Determining and controlling the prices of goods and materials and their profits in the markets, and monitoring their work systems. Issuing certificates of conformance with standard specifications for goods produced locally, imported or exported, and issuing quality marks for local products. Inspecting markets and verifying compliance with the provisions of legislations that aim to protect the consumer. Monitoring the validity of commercial data specifications and the compatibility of the products traded in the markets with such specifications. Conducting research and studies related to the development of local production to match the adopted standard specifications in coordination with the concerned bodies. Representing the Ministry in all standardisation activities carried out by the international organisations concerned with the specifications and standards.