CFTC commenced investigations against Chipiku Plus, on allegations of misleading conduct; insufficient labelling; and supply of products likely to cause injury to health or physical harm to consumers.
The Commission found that the Respondent was stocking ORI Vienna Cocktails which were potentially harmful products which did not comply with consumer safety standards and product labelling standards as they had two different labels with different packaging dates on them.
Following deliberation, the Commission found the Respondent liable and issued the following orders against the Respondent:
- That the Respondent should pay a fine of MK500,000.00 for engaging in misleading conduct.
- That the Respondent should pay a fine of MK500,000.00 for supplying products that are likely to cause injury or physical harm to consumers.