Supermarket Shut Down After ANPC Inspection Uncovers Price Discrepancies

ANPC Suspends Supermarket Operations Due to Pricing Discrepancies A recent inspection by Cristian Popescu Piedone, president of Romania's National Authority for Consumer Protection (ANPC), led to the immediate suspension of a supermarket's operations. The inspection, conducted on May 29th, 2025, revealed significant discrepancies in the pricing of various products. Piedone's team discovered that the supermarket's electronic system was displaying incorrect prices for meat products. "The system was ordering incorrect prices," Piedone stated in a video recording of the inspection. "This is a visual deception, and we're suspending activity." Additionally, discrepancies were found in the pricing of baby diapers, with prices significantly higher than advertised. The ANPC's intervention underscores the importance of accurate pricing and consumer protection regulations in Romania. The supermarket's suspension serves as a strong message to other businesses to ensure compliance with these regulations. While the specific supermarket involved was not named, the ANPC's actions demonstrate their commitment to protecting consumers from unfair practices.