Stakeholders back CCP's call for detailed cement bag labeling

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MG News | July 12, 2024 at 10:25 AM GMT+05:00

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July 12, 2024 (MLN): The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) organized a stakeholder engagement session where the majority of stakeholders agreed that the date of packaging, disclaimer about storage requirements, and the need for re-testing, where necessary, should be clearly mentioned on cement bags.

This was the inaugural engagement session on the disclosure of 'Manufacturing/Packaging and Expiry/Best Before' dates on cement bags, in furtherance of its Policy Note for the Ministry of Science & Technology and PSQCA.

Saeed Ahmed Nawaz, a Member of CCP emphasized the urgency of these measures to enhance consumer protection.

"The non-disclosure of such material information not only misleads consumers but also poses a significant threat to fair-market principles under competition law," he highlighted.

During the session, the CCP team also provided an overview of the Act with a particular focus on the significance of packaging and labelling standards for consumer safety.

The modalities for implementing the CCP’s recommendations as per Policy Note, dated March 07, 2024, were also discussed with the participants.

While the industry’s executives apprised that the date of packaging would be made public through the ‘Track & Trace System’ of FBR, the representatives of APCMA opined that the disclosure of such dates could potentially hurt the consumer’s interests.

The house unanimously decided to allow the APCMA a period of three weeks to consult its members and apprise the Commission about the future course of action.

This collaborative effort underscores the CCP’s commitment to ensure consumer safety and satisfaction by advocating disclosure of material information in product packaging.

The Commission remains committed to working closely with all stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition to the new packaging and labelling standards, thus, reinforcing its dedication to consumer protection and fair trade practices.

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