Product safety recall – Made 4 Tots Puffs Corn Chicken 12g
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) notifies consumers of the recall of Made for Tots Corn Puffs Chicken 12g, as notified by the supplier, Clicks Retailers Pty Limited (Clicks). The recall affects 1,152 units. Clicks informed the NCC that about 348 units were sold to consumers whilst 804 units have been removed from the shelves. According […]
Turning the Tide on Unfair Business Practices in E-Commerce: NCC and CGSO Release a Joint Paper on Consumer Protection in e-Commerce
To mark World Consumer Rights Day 2026, the National Consumer Commission (NCC) and the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO) have released a joint position paper on consumer protection in e-commerce. The objective of the paper was to assess potential challenges facing consumers online and how to enhance protection. The study found that while e-commerce […]
Product safety recall – 115 045 RCL various dry pet foods
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) notifies consumers of the recall of various brands of dry dog and cat food products, as communicated by RCL Foods. The affected batches include various sizes of Bobtail, Catmor, Canine Cuisine, Optimizor, Ultra Pet, Feline Cuisine, Bonzo and Optiwoof. The recall affects about 115 045 (One hundred fifteen thousand forty-five) cases […]
Product safety recall – Nutricia Aptamil Nutribiotik 2 and Nutricia Aptajunior Nutribiotik 3
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) alerts consumers of the recall of Nutricia Aptamil Nutribiotik 2 (800g) and Nutricia Aptajunior Nutribiotik 3 (800g) products, as notified by Nutricia Southern Africa. The manufacturer informed the NCC that the recall affects 2989 units. Nutricia Southern Africa indicated that a raw material used in the production of the affected […]
Product recall – 25 729 VW Polo Vivo vehicles
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) informs consumers about the recall of VW Polo Vivo vehicles, as notified by Volkswagen Group Africa (Pty) Ltd (VW). This recall affects 25 729 (twenty-five thousand seven hundred and twenty-nine) vehicles. The affected vehicles were made available for sale from February 2025 to February 2026, nationally. VW has informed the NCC that […]
PROCUREMENT OF AN INTEGRATED EMAIL SECURITY SOLUTION WITH END-USER CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING, WHICH INCLUDES LICENSES, SUBSCRIPTIONS, CONFIGURATION, SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS
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NCC investigates nine suppliers of sanitary pads
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has noted the study conducted by the University of the Free State. According to this study titled “The presence of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in sanitary pads: A study done in South Africa”, certain sanitary pads and panty liners may contain harmful endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) such as parabens, phthalates, and bisphenols. These EDCs […]
Company Secretary – 5 – year fixed term contract (renewable based on performance)
Job Reference : NCC02/02/2026 Nature of Contract : 5 – year fixed term contract (renewable based on performance) Total Cost to Employer : R1 494 900 (All Inclusive Remuneration Package per annum) Centre : Groenkloof Pretoria Purpose of the job To develop and manage policy ,and strategy for governance and company secretariat function to the […]
Product recall – Buttanutt peanut butter
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has received a product recall notification from a peanut butter manufacturer, ButtaNutt (Pty) Ltd. The recall is a result of higher-than-legally-acceptable levels of aflatoxin detected in the product. The affected products failed to meet the quality standards as set out under the Department of Health’s Regulation R.1145 Governing Tolerance of […]