
Establishing the
minimum purchase amount in the store is the imposition of the acquisition of
additional products that violate Russian law, explained in the press service of
Rospotrebnadzor.
Previously, "Rossiyskaya Gazeta" reported that in one of the retail
chains in Irkutsk established compulsory purchase amount of 500 rubles. Buyers
wishing to purchase goods at a lower amount, refused service. In
Rospotrebnadzor clarified that the information about the need to get the goods
for a certain amount (200, 300 or 500 rubles) shall be communicated to
customers via advertisements attached to the box office, as well as directly
with sellers and cashiers.
"The imposition of the acquisition of additional products through the
establishment of a minimum purchase price is a gross violation of the
foundations of civil law and consumer protection law," - said in a
statement.
In Rospotrebnadzor reported that currently taking the necessary measures to
prevent this and similar disorders. In all recorded cases of violations
Rospotrebnadzor consumer rights will be held supervisory and control measures
specified actions will be given an appropriate legal assessment and those
responsible legal and officials prosecuted as setting a minimum purchase price
of the store-oriented retail, is signs of an administrative offense .
The supervisory authority has called to complain to the territorial bodies of
Rospotrebnadzor. The purchaser shall specify the "time, place, and
circumstances of the imposition of additional purchases."