Beware of fake pages on social media – Consumer Council
The Consumer Council of Fiji is urging all Fijians to be cautious of those individuals who are looking to rip people off their hard-earned money under the pretence of fak
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Shortage of onions and its sudden hike in price is a temporary issue - Consumer Council
The Consumer Council of Fiji has assured consumers that the shortage of onions and its sudden hike in price is a temporary issue. The Council says upon liaising with s
Misuse of antibiotics is among the main drivers underpinning the development of Antimicrobial Resistance – Dr Nand
Misuse of antibiotics is among the main drivers underpinning the development of Antimicrobial Resistance. This was highlighted by the Ministry of Health, Head of Welln
Consumer Council signs a research MOU with APAEA to build a working relationship and strengthen the research capabilities
The Consumer Council of Fiji today has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Asia Pacific Applied Economic Association to build a working relationship to jointly
59% of traders non-compliant to consumer protection laws – Consumer Council of Fiji
Continuous market surveillance by the Consumer Council of Fiji (CCoF) over the last 3 months has revealed an appalling amount of non-compliant traders and service provide
1,313 complaints received by Consumer Council from Aug to Oct with a monetary value of $1.3 million - Shandil
People are being urged to be cautious and exercise proper due diligence when forking out money from their pockets as we head into the festive season since the Consumer Co
Mold growth, rat droppings, cockroaches and lizards found in bread – Consumer Council
The Consumer Council of Fiji has received several complaints where consumers have been sold stale bread, fungal or mold growth and foreign materials such as rat droppings
Hair salons and barber shops under the spotlight
Certain hair salons and barber shops are under the spotlight after concerns raised by customers regarding severe scalp damage and hair loss. According to the Consumer
People fall victim to self-proclaimed astrologers
People are falling victim to self-proclaimed astrologers with claims of life altering prowess. The Consumer Council of Fiji says this is rife on social media platforms
Complaints regarding landlord & tenancy issues topped the list in 2021-2022 financial year
Grievances raised by residential tenants was at the top of the complaints list as 10 percent of total complaints lodged in the 2021-2022 financial year pertained to landl
Consumer complaints increase by 17% with a monetary value of $5.5M
Latest statistics shows an increase in consumer complaints by 17% in the 2021-2022 financial year with a staggering monetary value of $5.5 million. Consumer Council of
Be alert when engaging with Jodhpuri Galax – Consumer Council
Consumer Council of Fiji Chief Executive Officer Seema Shandil has called on people to be alert and exercise extreme vigilance when dealing with Jodhpuri Galax on social
13 complaints made against surveyors, some of them took thousands of dollars
13 complaints have been made against surveyors with a monetary value of $36,000 in the last 6 months, according to the Consumer Council of Fiji. Chief Executive Office
Restaurants violate Food Safety Standards as maggots and cockroaches are found in food being sold
Cases have been lodged with the Consumer Council of Fiji where a consumer purchased chicken soup from a restaurant and noticed maggots upon opening the container. The
Once implemented, the budget will promote spending and consumption by both consumers and businesses – Shandil
The Consumer Council of Fiji is elated with the fact that the 2022/2023 Budget largely focuses on policies to address the growing cost of living, rebuilding national resi
Pharmacy sells expired baby rash cream
A parent has lodged a compliant with the Consumer Council of Fiji after the baby rash cream they bought from a pharmacy caused a skin reaction when applied as it was expi
Don’t share details of mobile money wallet to anyone – Consumer Council of Fiji
People are being urged not to share confidential details such as their mobile money wallet information this is after the Consumer Council of Fiji received reports of unau
Consumer Council calls for bus freight charges to be regulated
In efforts to protect the rights and interests of the people who travel by bus, the Consumer Council of Fiji is currently working on a submission to the Fijian Competitio
Consumer Council receives reports of dealers retailing shoddy parts to obtain thousands of dollars
Fijians are urged to be cautious when dealing with secondhand vehicle spare part dealers as certain dealers are deliberately retailing shoddy parts to obtain thousands of
Extreme hike in taxi fares will have a huge impact – Shandil
The Consumer Council of Fiji says the call by Taxi Associations for the extreme hike in taxi fares would not only have a huge impact on Fijians, but will also negatively
It is sad to see 28-year-olds showing up with heart attacks – Dr Fong
28-year-olds showing up to the emergency department with heart attacks. This is the reality of non-communicable diseases in Fiji. While speaking at the National Wor