The Government of Lagos State through the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has ordered supermarkets and grocery stores in the state to display prices on their products or risk being fined or shut down.
This was contained in a statement on the official website of the Lagos State Government on Saturday.
“The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has issued a stern warning to supermarkets and grocery stores within the state regarding the non-disclosure of price tags on products,” the statement partly read.
“LASCOPA’s warning aims to ensure transparency and protect consumers from potential price exploitation as non-disclosure of price tags can lead to misunderstandings and inconvenience at the point of sale.”
Speaking, LASCOPA’s General Manager, Afolabi Solebo, emphasised that the absence of price tags is a violation of consumer rights and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency Law and will make it difficult for shoppers to compare prices or make informed choices about their groceries.
“Solebo maintained that failure to comply with the law will result in fines in accordance with consumer protection laws, adding that the agency will not hesitate to seal erring supermarkets over non-disclosure of price tags on products on shelves.
“He urged consumers to report any instances of non-compliance to LASCOPA.”
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