AMMAN — Minister of Industry and Trade Assistant Secretary General Emad Tarawneh said that the ministry “will not hesitate” to take legal action against violators of national regulations, especially bakeries, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported on Monday.
He noted that inspection teams have been working to ensure effective monitoring in all governorates, especially regarding the closure hours of bakeries. He also warned against increasing bread prices before February 1.
Tarawneh pointed out that the law stipulates clear penalties against violators, which amount up to JD3,000. He noted that the ministry has recently issued fines against 15 bakeries that hid flour or refrained from selling bread.