In a significant move toward consumer protection and market transparency, Suriname’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, Entrepreneurship, and Technological Innovation (EZOTI) has made its SRD Check price control tool completely free for all Telesur mobile network customers. The groundbreaking initiative eliminates all access barriers by requiring neither airtime credit nor active data bundles to utilize the service.
The innovative application allows consumers to verify whether retail prices align with official government guidelines without consuming their mobile data. Even when users have exhausted their data allocation or lack account credit, the service remains fully accessible. This ensures continuous availability for citizens to check current prices of essential goods and exchange rates at any time.
The official launch ceremony occurred at G-Sale Supermarket on Johannes Mungrastraat, where Minister Andrew Baasaron personally activated the tool by scanning a QR code with his mobile device. The implementation represents a technological advancement in consumer protection measures, enabling real-time price verification against established market guidelines.
Retail establishments will receive promotional flyers containing QR codes that provide direct access to the SRD Check platform. The system not only empowers consumers but also supports compliant businesses by building customer trust through demonstrated price transparency. Meanwhile, the tool serves as an early detection mechanism for potential market irregularities.
This development forms part of the ministry’s broader policy framework aimed at fostering a more transparent and equitable business environment while strengthening consumer safeguards in the digital age. The web-based platform remains accessible through https://ez.gov.sr/ for comprehensive price verification services.