Supermarket owners and grocers in Lagos state have been asked to henceforth put price tags on products and items on offer at their respective stores and supermarkets as any grocer or supermarket owner who fails to do this risks being fined or having such an outlet sealed up.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that this was disclosed in a statement posted on the official website of the Lagos state Government on Saturday.
‘The Lagos state Consumer Protection Agency has issued a stern warning to owners of supermarkets and grocery stores within the state regarding their failure to put price tags on products and items on offer at their stores.
LASCOPA’s warning aims to ensure transparency and protect consumers from potential price exploitation as absence of price tags can lead to misunderstandings and inconvenience at the point of sale’ the statement said.
The statement also quoted LASCOPA’s General Manager, Afolabi Solebo, to have emphasized that the absence of price tags is a violation of consumer rights and the Lagos state Consumer Protection Agency Law.
Afolabi added that without clear price tags, shoppers cannot compare prices or make informed choices about their groceries, noting that such practices contradict the Consumer Protection Act, which mandates the clear display of prices for goods and services.
‘Solebo maintained that failure to comply with the law will result in fines in accordance with consumer protection laws, adding that the agency will not hesitate to seal erring supermarkets over non-disclosure of price tags on products on shelves.
He urged consumers to report any instances of non-compliance to LASCOPA’ the statement added-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
