On 5th October 2024, CFTC commenced investigations against Suncrest Creameries Limited on alleged misleading conduct.
On 5th October 2024, a complainant, in Zomba, bought a bottle of 500ml guava juice manufactured by the Respondent. The Complainant noted that the manufacture date printed on the label of the product was 23rd October 2024, a date which was ahead of the date on which he purchased the product.
On 8th October 2024, the Commission conducted an inspection at the shop in Zomba, and found that the shop had in stock two more bottles of the product that the complainant had purchased.
Investigations found that the Respondent engaged in conduct that is likely to mislead the public in contravention of Section 51(d) of the CFTA.
Following deliberations, the Commission ordered the Respondent to pay a penalty of 1% of their annual turnover for the misleading conduct and failure to recall the defective batch.