Análise de autos de infração e suas contribuições para a sociedade: o caso do Instituto de Metrologia e Qualidade Industrial da Paraíba no município de Campina grande – PB.

Abstract

INMETRO is a federal public entity responsible for some specific activities in the country, represented in the state of Paraiba by the public agency called IMEQ/PB, with the objective of providing information and inspection services in the interests of consumers. The goal of this article is to analyze the notices of infraction perceived by IMEQ/PB in the city of Campina Grande – PB, using a qualitative methodology based on documental analysis, obtaining results based on the types of infractions registered, according to the category of items, showing the reasons that led to the violation of the law, and stating that most companies are not repeat offenders. Therefore, concluding that the activities carried out during the inspection process are beneficial to the whole society, bringing fair competition between companies and ensuring consumer confidence in the products and services exposed in the market.