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06/18/2012
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In two days, Operation Great Lakes collected 1187 items
Continuing the "Operation Great Lakes," the Office of Weights and Measures of the State of São Paulo (SP-IPEM) seized, on Wednesday (13/6), over 311 products in irregular trading of Black River. Were inspected toys, electrical and textile products in 48 outlets in the center, Jd. Seyon and Jd. John Paul II, of which 40 (83.3%) were sued.
Yesterday, the first day of action, of the 52 stores visited, 77% were fined, resulting in the seizure of 876 products. In two days, 1,187 items were collected by the Tax Office.
"The operation is part of the Quality in Interior, which in addition to monitoring, focuses on the guidance of certified products Inmetro. It is therefore important that the trader be aware of the products it receives from the supplier and the consumer to pay more attention to pass the time of purchase. If you find irregularities or have questions, turn to the Ombudsman IPEM-SP, "advises the director of Metrology and Quality, Valmir Ditomaso.
Product Certification
Are certified products that can endanger the health and safety of consumers if produced incorrectly. Therefore, items such as electric wires and cables, cylinders, hoses and regulators of cooking gas, condoms, motorcycle helmets, toys, etc.., Have their manufacturing process regulated by the National Institute of Metrology and Quality Technology (Inmetro) which the IPEM-SP is an appointed body.
These products, must, shall contain the symbol Identification Certification Inmetro. During operation, if the fiscal IPEM-SP encounter any item without this seal, the entire batch is forbidden and the merchant may be booked as soon as the manufacturer (if it is identified).
On inspection of textile products, it is checked whether there is an indication of the textile composition and the information required on the label, such as corporate name of the manufacturer or importer, Tax ID, country of origin, care, conservation and display size. Inspectors collect tissue samples to check whether the composition is indicated on the label in the tissue. Found irregularities, the marketing of a batch is suspended.
For questions, complaints or complaints, the consumer can use the services of the Ombudsman by telephone Ipem 0800-0130-522 Monday to Friday from 8h to 17h, or email to: ouvidor-ipem@ipem.sp . gov.br.
The IPEM-SP is an independent agency linked to the Department of Justice and delegate Inmetro.
Fines imposed by the IPEM-SP range between R$ 100 and R$ 1.5 million, doubling in recidivism. The penalized have a period of 10 days to file an administrative defense.
Source: SP-IPEM
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