TodayTuesday, June 23, 2026

Trade and industry: 3 precautions that you should not take towards subsidized food commodities

April 6, 2023

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry revealed 3 warnings that you should not take towards the state-subsidized food commodities.

The ministry said – on its official account on Twitter – that it is prohibited for the beneficiaries of the food supplies to export the subsidized food goods abroad, or to resell the subsidized goods after purchasing them from those authorized to deal in them, or to hand over the card to others.

The Ministry referred to tips on the ration card, which are: With regard to purchasing, the Ministry indicated that the purchase of subsidized ration materials is from licensed centers approved by the Ministry of Trade and Industry, and upon renewal, the data must be updated by calling 16001 and being careful to keep the ration card and its password in a safe place If the card is lost, it must be reported immediately to 16001

When storing food supplies, the following must be taken into account: Arranging the storage place in a good way, avoiding stacking, preparing the place, maintaining a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees Celsius, not keeping pesticides and other toxic products in food storage places, and ensuring the validity of food supplies before opening them.

Arab Desk

Arab Desk

The Arab Desk leads The Eastern Herald's reporting on the Middle East and North Africa. The desk has covered the Gaza-Israel war since October 2023, the Iran-Israel war of 2025-2026, the fall of the Assad government in Syria, Hezbollah's political and military shifts in Lebanon, the war in Yemen, and the diplomatic realignment of the Gulf states under the Abraham Accords and the Saudi-Iranian rapprochement.

Leave a Reply

Don't Miss