Abuja, Aug. 16, 2024 – The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has closed Fabsi Table Water production company in Abuja following allegation of sale of expired sachet water
The FCCPC said it had also summoned the company’s management for further investigation.
The commission disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
It said the closure of the company was due to an investigation into the company’s activities following a consumer’s complaint alleging consumption of expired sachet water containing microbes.
A subsequent investigation uncovered significant violations of consumer protection regulations.
Fabsi Table Water failed to provide crucial product information, including production dates, expiration dates, and batch numbers.
Moreover, the company lacked essential compliance records necessary to ensure product safety and quality.
Fabsi Table Water claimed a two-month shelf life for its products, yet the absence of production and expiration dates renders this claim unverifiable.
The company attributed the omission of this critical information to printing challenges, a claim the FCCPC deems unacceptable. Accurate and complete product labeling is a fundamental requirement under applicable regulations. (GBN)
