Consumer Council and Macao Customs work together before 1 October holiday to distribute leaflets to ‘Adherents’ and ‘Certified Shops’ to enhance shops’ awareness of copyrighted goods and to show them the correct way of price labeling.

1 October holiday is a high season for shopping in Macao, the Council and Macao Customs visited ‘Adherents’ and ‘Certified Shops’ from telecommunications supplies, jewellery, and Chinese medicines industries in the northern district and near Rotunda de Carlos da Maia. ‘Adherents’ and ‘Certified Shops’ are reminded to purchase goods from reliable sources, refrain from selling counterfeit products, label prices of products and services in MOP, and to guarantee that the goods sold to consumers are legal and safe.

Consumer Council states that multiple on-site visits have been carried out by both departments in preparation for various shopping high seasons to enhance the awareness of ‘Adherents’ and ‘Certified Shops’, and to ensure the operations and services of shops meet the standard of the ‘Certified Shops’ mechanism. Measures will be taken timely if problems are found to ensure the standard and quality of ‘Adherents’ and ‘Certified Shops’ are secured, and to encourage local citizens’ and tourists’ confidence in shopping in Macao.

There are currently over 1,000 shops under the ‘Certified Shops’ mechanism.