CPA to monitor prices of eco-friendly bags in markets

Muscat: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has confirmed that it will monitor the markets to ensure that the prices of environment-friendly bags are not raised. 

The authority said in a statement, "Based on the decision banning the use of single-use plastic bags issued by the Environment Authority, which began to be implemented from January 1st, we want to inform the consumers that environment-friendly bags are available in the local markets at nominal prices."

The authority confirms that it will monitor the markets to ensure that the prices of environment-friendly bags are not raised, and the authority calls on all suppliers to adhere to the laws and regulations in force to protect the consumer.