Aqaba MPs demand probe into ‘Israeli’-labeled drinks
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- Lawmakers call for urgent inspection over alleged relabeling of beverages in Aqaba.
- Complaints point to warehouse swapping labels to mark products as ‘Israeli’-made.
Two lawmakers from Aqaba have urged Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan to launch an immediate investigation into suspected violations involving beverages carrying ‘Israeli’ labels in the southern port city.
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In a memorandum, MPs Hassan Al-Riyati and Lubna Al-Nimr said they received complaints alleging the existence of a warehouse in Aqaba’s industrial zone that alters product labels.
Allegations of relabeling
According to the lawmakers, the facility is accused of removing original labels from soft drink bottles, including products branded as Pepsi, and replacing them with Hebrew-language labels indicating the beverages are manufactured in ‘Israel’.
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They warned that, if confirmed, such practices would constitute a serious breach of regulations and undermine consumer trust.
Questions over supply chain
The MPs also raised concerns about the origin of the products and how they entered the local market, calling for greater scrutiny of import and distribution channels.
“These actions, if verified, pose significant legal and commercial concerns,” the memorandum said, highlighting the need for swift oversight by relevant authorities.
The lawmakers called on the government to conduct an urgent inspection of the suspected site and take appropriate legal action if violations are proven. Officials have not yet issued a public response.
