Some citizens were concerned about the reported news that the prices of freshly sliced fruits sold in Shilin Market were too high.
1. The Office has sent a letter to the Department of Information and Tourism of Taipei City Government on July 2, 2021, to inform the Taipei Association of Travel Agents and other relevant units to actively promote to tourists and provide appropriate shopping methods and contact information. Also, the Office sent a letter to all shops in the market stating that fruit-slicing vendors should set prices and offer electronic scales to consumers to avoid consumption disputes. The Office will continue to conduct inspections from time to time. If there is any violation, the lease will be terminated, and the stalls will be taken back by the terms of the contract.
2. It is recommended that the on-site purchase process is as follows:
(1) The first step [Ask]: Confirm the selling price of each item at the stall.
(2) The second step [Scale]: Confirm the weight and total price of each item, and ask the vendor to weigh it again if necessary.
(3) The third step [buy]: After confirming the purchase, ask the vendor to cut and pack.
(4) The fourth step [Slicing]: If the vendor forced to sell or didn't sell according to the market price, please refuse to buy, and contact the following units:
Market administrators: (02)2883-7901
The Market's Autonomous Association: (02)2881-5557

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