Media Statement: Urgent Notice On Nine Notified Product Recalls
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) hereby provides an update on nine (9) product recalls it is currently administering as notified by suppliers between 1 and 19 December 2024.
Media Statement: National Consumer Commission welcomes R1 Million fine against Braai Block
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) welcomes the ruling handed down on 11 December 2024 by the National Consumer Tribunal (Tribunal) confirming that Braai Block (Pty) Ltd (Braai Block), a supplier of food based in Gauteng, contravened provisions of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) and fined R1 000 000,00 (One Million Rand).
Media Statement: Claremont VW Ordered to Comply with the Notice Issued by the NCC and Refund the Consumer
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) welcomes the decision by the National ConsumerTribunal (Tribunal) ordering Claremont VW to comply with the Notice of Compliance issued by theNCC. The NCC had issued a Compliance Notice to the supplier advising the supplier to refund tothe consumer an amount of R106 000.00.
Media Statement: The NCC Investigates Piggy Trading Farm
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) is investigating the affairs of Piggy Trading Farm, an entity that promotes and sells “virtual pigs”. This was after the Commission received complaints that Piggy Trading Farm might be a multiplication scheme. Read the full Media Statement below:
Media Statement: Clover Peanut Butter Recall: The NCC investigates the conduct of Clover (Pty) Ltd
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) investigates Clover (PTY) Ltd for alleged contraventions of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). Clover (PTY) Ltd informed the Commission yesterday that they have recalled 10 776 units of Go Nuts Peanut Butter 400g, following numerous tests that revealed higher than acceptable levels of Aflatoxin. The recall by Clover comes after the […]
Media Statement: The NCC issues a Notice in terms of Section 60 (2) (A) of the CPA to Manufacturers and Suppliers of Peanut Butter
The Notice requires all manufacturers of peanut butter, peanut butter-based products and products with peanuts (including but not limited to chocolates, sweets, cookies, ice cream, and peanut butter spreads) to immediately conduct an urgent investigation, test their products for Aflatoxin, and present their results to the Commission within 14 days of receiving the Notice. Suppliers […]