FCCPC tells businesses to withdraw products with faulty labels
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has instructed businesses to remove goods with misleading or incomplete labels from the market. The directive targets manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers whose products do not meet labelling standards. The commission emphasized that non-compliant labelling can put consumers at risk and violate their right to informed choices. Consumers are urged to check labels carefully and report any suspicious products.
What we know
- The FCCPC observed an increase in goods with misleading, incomplete, or deceptive labels during market surveillance and inspections.
- Products lacking production dates, expiry dates, batch numbers, manufacturer details, ingredient lists, allergen information, or country of origin are being targeted.
- The commission warned that selling such products could lead to regulatory enforcement actions against businesses.
- Consumers are advised to avoid products with missing, illegible, altered, or false labelling and to report non-compliance.
- The FCCPC will continue market surveillance and work with other regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and protect consumers.
