Supermarkets and grocery stores in Amuwo-Odofin LGA risk being in trouble with the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA.
The body issued a warning an directive to all supermarkets and grocery stores in Amuwo and other areas in Lagos state regarding the non-disclosure of price tags on products, directing supermarkets and grocery stores in the state to display prices on their products.
According to LASCOPA, the directive 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, emphasizing that the absence of price tags is a violation of consumer rights and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency Law.
Without clear price tags, shoppers cannot compare prices or make informed choices about their groceries, adding that such practices contradict the Consumer Protection Act, which mandates the clear display of prices for goods and services.
The agency also maintained that failure to comply with the law will result in fines in accordance with consumer protection laws, adding that they will not hesitate to seal erring supermarkets over non-disclosure of price tags on products on shelves.
Consumers were urged to report any instances of non-compliance to LASCOPA.
Are there supermarkets in your area in Amuwo that do not display their prices ?