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 […]