Maxi-operation by the Guardia di Finanza of the Provincial Command of Benevento against the trade of Christmas items not compliant with the standards of security. During the checks carried out on lights, decorations and toys, the military seized over 160 thousand irregular products.
The checks involved several commercial establishments in the province. A San Giorgio del Sannio, the financiers of the Benevento Group have discovered 1.373 articles displayed for sale, including personal hygiene products, lighters and envelopes with Christmas cards, all without the mandatory indications on the origin and information intended for consumers in Italian.
In a second check at Montesarchio, the local police force has identified about 32 thousand articles, including Christmas decorations without indications of their origin and instructions in Italian. Finally, the military of the Lieutenancy of Solopaca they combed through a commercial establishment Body, where they found it 127 thousand articles, including Christmas decorations without the required information for consumers and toys without the safety mark "THERE IS", required by law.
The managers of the commercial activities involved have been reported to the Chamber of Commerce Irpinia-Sannio and sanctioned with administrative fines equal to 1.032 € each. All non-compliant products were seized. The operation is part of a broader control plan prepared by the Guardia di Finanza to ensure consumer safety, especially in view of the Christmas holidays.
Article published on 23 December 2024 - 11:20
I think this operation is very important to ensure consumer safety. But it is a shame that there are so many non-compliant items, especially during the Christmas period when everyone expects to find safe products.