Egypt's Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) conducted 403 inspection campaigns across 24 governorates during the first half of August 2025, uncovering 1,163 violations, according to a report reviewed by Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly. The detailed report, prepared by the Chairman of the Consumer Protection Agency Ibrahim El-Sigini showed that inspections covered 5,433 establishments in coordination with regulatory authorities, in line with directives to tighten oversight of food markets and curb harmful practices such as hoarding and price manipulation. El-Sigini said the campaigns reinforced the agency's mission to safeguard consumer rights, strengthen law enforcement, and ensure fair market practices. He noted that legal measures were taken against violators to protect consumer health and safety. The report also highlighted efforts to handle public complaints, with more than 10,000 cases recorded between 1 and 15 August. Central departments received 4,749 complaints across sectors including durable goods, telecommunications, automobiles, real estate, and misleading advertisements, resolving 2,154 cases. Regional branches received 5,489 complaints, resolving 1,979. The hotline alone received 2,769 calls during the period, including new complaints and inquiries about existing ones. On the agency's wider activities, El-Sigini pointed to the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jordan's Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Supply to boost technical and regulatory cooperation in consumer protection. He also held talks with the Governor of Giza and the Giza Chamber of Commerce on commodity price reductions, coordinated with the Holding Company for Food Industries to set up one-day markets, and advanced preparations for the Ahlan Madaris exhibition to provide affordable school supplies ahead of the new academic year. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: M. S. Salama
