34,626 pieces of counterfeit products were detected, seized and destroyed.
Fines amounting to 243,000 euros were imposed by the Ministry of Development on six businesses in the wider area of Thessaloniki for a total of eleven controls carried out by the Interagency Market Control Unit (DIMEA).
According to thestival.gr, 34,626 pieces of counterfeit products were identified, seized and destroyed. The controls were carried out in the period 13.03.2024 to 15.03.2024 in the businesses of Thessaloniki, in continuation of those carried out by the service in the previous period and after utilizing relevant information.
As stated in the relevant announcement, the assistance and cooperation of DIMEA with EL.AS., the Thessaloniki Customs Audit Service (ELYT), the Thessaloniki Mobile Audit Team (K.O.E.) was important. , as well as the cleaning service of the Municipality of Thessaloniki. DIMEA’s inspections continue throughout the territory.
The Minister of Development, Kostas Skrekas, said: “We continue with an unabated pace the checks on the entire spectrum of trade, without discrimination. We prevent phenomena of unfair competition, protect consumers from illegal behavior. DIMEA will continue in this direction throughout the territory and anyone who violates the law will be punished.”
Source: Skai
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