National Consumer Commission investigates meat labeling in SA
Lusanda Bill
28 February 2013
The National Consumer Commission has today raised its concerns about the recent reports following the research findings done by theUniversity of Stellenbosch South
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The National Consumer Commission has today raised its concerns about the recent reports following the research findings done by the
In terms of Section 24 of the
Consumer Protection Act, Consumers have a right to disclosure of information;
this disclosure includes product labeling and trade descriptions.
Minister of Trade and Industry Rob
Davies has requested the National Consumer Commissioner to launch an urgent
investigation into the meat labeling.
Acting Commissioner of the National
Consumer Commissioner Ebrahim Mohamed said an investigation is underway due to
the far and wide ranging implications and impact on the broader consumer.
Mohamed added that consumers have
every right to know what they are consuming and it should be disclosed upfront
on the label, on the trade description.
Ebrahim Mohamed said if this is not
happening then suppliers and all those involved in the supply chain need to
ensure that this happens from now on.
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