Lagos threatens sanctions over undisclosed changes to consumer products
The Lagos State Government has warned manufacturers, importers, distributors and other businesses against making undisclosed changes to consumer products, saying offenders will face regulatory sanctions. The government directed businesses operating in the state to disclose any material changes to their products, including alterations to brands, packaging, labelling, formulation, ingredients,…
The Lagos State Government has cautioned local and foreign businesses against making hidden alterations to consumer products, warning that violators will face regulatory penalties. The directive, issued by the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), mandates companies to reveal any substantial modifications to their items, such as changes to brand names, packaging, labeling, composition, ingredients, weight, dimensions, quality, and other product characteristics.
A statement from LASCOPA emphasized the agency's commitment to consumer protection, transparency, and the prevention of deceptive trade practices. LASCOPA's General Manager, Afolabi Solebo, stated that the agency would strengthen market monitoring and enforcement to ensure businesses adhere to the directive. Violations of the Lagos State Consumer Protection Law and other relevant regulations could result in sanctions, including fines and other legal consequences.
Solebo emphasized that disclosing all product-related changes before market introduction is a mandatory legal requirement and not at the discretion of businesses. He also urged manufacturers and distributors to standardize the presentation of production dates, expiry dates, batch numbers, and measurements on product packaging for consumer ease of verification.
Consumers are advised to scrutinize product labels for any misleading information or undisclosed modifications and to report any concerns to LASCOPA's complaint mechanisms. The agency remains dedicated to safeguarding consumer interests and promoting fair trading practices in Lagos State.
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