Enforcement action taken against 151 traders for breaching FCCC Act.

Enforcement action taken against 151 traders for breaching FCCC Act.

By Shanil Singh
Tuesday 12/05/2020
Savusavu farmers market [Image:Times of India]

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has taken action against 151 traders around the country which includes prosecution after they were found breaching the FCCC Act despite several warnings.

All cases are before the court.

CEO, Joel Abraham says the traders were prosecuted for charging excessive prices contrary to price regulation, selling expired items, failing to issue receipts, failure to keep records and failure to mark or display prices on items.

Abraham says their special response team has conducted over 2,000 ground inspections around the major divisions in Fiji including maritime regions.

He says they had warned traders against taking advantage of vulnerable Fijians during these times of need and their zero-tolerance approach has proven effective.

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