After meeting this Tuesday the surveillance and supervision department of the National Institute for the Protection of Consumer Rights (ProConsumer), It will evaluate this Wednesday whether to grant an extension to merchants to remove the bottles from the sun.
The institution confirmed to the editors of the Today newspaper That this October 30, the director of Pro Consumidor Eddy Alcántara will confirm if the deadline is extended or if the provision will come into force at 12 midnight.
He reported that he also will study andhe survey carried out by the institution to study the reception of the ordinance among merchants throughout the country, to cover or remove the shelves with water containers.
He added that in Santo Domingo only 48% of merchants have covered their shelves, while in Santiago more than 70% have complied with the provision.
He added that in Holy Domingor according to the entity’s surveys, only the 48% de merchants have covered their shelves, while Santiago plus 70% has complied with the provision.
They ask for more time
Regarding the provision, groups of merchants from different parts of the country requested a period of two to three months to comply with it.
Extent
The Pro Consumidor measure seeks to prevent the contamination of drinking water, which can be compromised when the bottles are left in the sun.
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