The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has warned traders and consumers to stop trading in merchandise that are expired or defective.
Addressing Traders and Consumers at Mpika main market today , CCPC Senior Expert Patrick Chengo said it was unfair for traders to sell defective electronic gadgets or expired foods .
He explained that consumers who used expired food risk their health adding that some consumers may suffer from cancer.
Mr Chengo added that for those who use expired lotions ,soaps and other skin creams also risk their health as some may even get skin cancer.
He said under the competition and consumer protection act(CCPA) No 24 of 2010 it clearly states that unfair trading is an offense and traders can be prosecuted if they engaged in such wrong practices.
And Mpika education Board Secretary Annie Bwalya has thanked the CCPC for opening an office In Chinsali district of Muchinga Province.
Mrs Bwalya said the presence of the commission was key in highlighting unfair dealings between the traders and consumers.
Mrs Bwlaya also welcomed the introduction of CCPC clubs in secondary schools especially that pupils are taught business and entrepreneurship in schools.
PF for you!
Njala yanyokola under Lungu. People brace yourselves, its not far off when PF is democratically kicked out.
Counting Down starts today, 14 months left for PF bandits, all this rottenness everywhere created by PF+MMD BANDITS will be no more.
Meanwhile PF of Lungu are hiding $193 million surely!
The Skeleton Key
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The article is addressing consumer rights you fool commenting on unrelated item.
And Lusaka Times Mr Patrick Chengo not Senior Expert is a Chief Investigator Officer for Northern Regional Officer.
Its high time we were educated of our rights. Even in urban areas people are doomed about consumer rights. Thanks CCPC.