Benin’s National Metrology Agency (ANM) has stepped up efforts to ensure fair trade and consumer protection with a surprise inspection at the Dantokpa market on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
The operation focused on pre-packaged food products, including bags of rice, sugar, and wheat flour.
ANM officials meticulously verified that the weights of the products matched the quantities indicated on their packaging.
“The goal is simple: to ensure that consumers get value for their money and receive the exact quantity of goods they paid for,” said an agency representative.
The inspection yielded largely positive results, with most products meeting the required standards. This trend reflects growing compliance by retailers with metrological regulations, according to the agency.
However, a few isolated cases of non-compliance were identified. Traders involved were promptly summoned by the ANM and will face administrative procedures designed to hold them accountable.
The agency emphasised that this corrective approach is not only punitive but also educational, intended to deter fraudulent practices and maintain market integrity.
This intervention is part of a wider campaign of unannounced inspections conducted by the ANM across Benin.
In recent months, the agency has also checked gas stations in Comè and Lokossa to ensure pump accuracy.
Officials report that these measures are producing tangible results, with a notable increase in compliance across sectors.
Through these reinforced surveillance efforts, the ANM aims to send a clear message to economic operators: adherence to metrological standards is mandatory, and vigilance is essential.
By ensuring accurate measurements, the agency seeks to foster trust between traders and consumers while promoting healthy and fair market competition.
The Dantokpa inspection underscores Benin’s commitment to safeguarding consumer rights and supporting transparent, reliable commercial practices in its busiest marketplaces.
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