FCCPC: Store with unbelievable expiring date arrested

The President of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (‘FCCPC’) in person of Babatunde Irukera in the early hours of today during the noon time was in Abuja for unscheduled checking of a store in Abuja.

Goods with expiring dates like 2089, 2018, 2019 , 2037 were found in  this store.

In case you don’t know much about FCCPC, below is a few out of their duty in the food industry.

The Act repealed the Consumer Protection Council Act, dissolving the Consumer Protection Council, and established the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (‘FCCPC’) in its stead.

Unlike the defunct CPC, the FCCPC’s oversight extends beyond just consumer protection issues, and covers all entities in Nigeria – whether they are engaged in commercial activities as bodies corporate, or as government agencies and bodies.

This Act is poised to introduce ground breaking changes into the Nigerian regulatory regime and the
highlights include:

– Establishment of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal.

– The Act provides for the establishment of a Competition and Consumer Protection
Tribunal (“Tribunal”).

The Tribunal is expected to adjudicate over matters which arise from the operation of the Act. Interestingly, the Tribunal is also empowered to hear appeals from, or review any decision from the exercise of the powers of any sector specific regulatory authority in a regulated industry in respect of competition and consumer protection matters.

The Tribunal can impose administrative penalties for breaches of the Act, and oversee forced divestments, partial or total.