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Council Urges Wise Spending During Diwali Season
Monday, 28 October 2024, 11:00 am | Consumer Council of Fiji
Last year, the Consumer Council of Fiji received a total of 163 complaints valued at just over $15,000 during the Diwali season, highlighting various consumer grievances. More >>
Fiji : Calls For Urgent Reform Of Health Insurance Practices
Monday, 21 October 2024, 10:43 am | Consumer Council of Fiji
Despite having comprehensive health insurance policies, consumers are being forced to cover medical costs out of pocket before receiving any assistance from their insurers. More >>
Fiji: Consumer Council Highlights Unfair Practices In Student Bus Fare Tapping
Sunday, 20 October 2024, 11:53 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
The Council is calling for greater transparency and improved communication between bus company management and their drivers. Consumers, particularly parents and students, are urged to report any incidents where bus drivers request a double-tap for yellow ... More >>
Ghee Saga Exposes Exploitative Practices In Fiji
Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 6:30 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
The sudden spike in ghee prices, which saw an increase of over $7 within just a few weeks, is a stark example of how some traders in Fiji exploit consumers without justification. More >>
Fiji: Top 10 Consumer Complaints Revealed
Friday, 13 September 2024, 4:58 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
As the 2023-2024 financial year comes to a close, a new report sheds light on the top 10 most pressing consumer issues in Fiji. This overview offers insights into the challenges faced by consumers, from the surge in financial scams and fraud to ... More >>
Apple Product Retailer Under Spotlight
Friday, 9 August 2024, 2:15 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
A mobile electronics retailer in Suva is under investigation by the Consumer Council of Fiji after two cases involving significant purchases of Apple gift cards were reported, where the buyers have not received the full value of their orders. These ... More >>
Fiji: A Step Forward For Increased Consumer Spending Power
Saturday, 29 June 2024, 3:26 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
The budget introduces several key initiatives aimed at improving the purchasing power of citizens, ensuring greater financial security, and addressing consumer-centric issues. More >>
Consumer Council Of Fiji: Celebrate Smart This Mother's Day; Council Advises Vigilance
Friday, 10 May 2024, 2:23 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
A reflection of issues unearthed by the Consumer Council of Fiji in the past years have seen cases of bait advertising, misleading sales and promotions & sale of expired food & drinks rife during this time. Hence, it's imperative for consumers to exercise ... More >>
Misleading Product Labelling Concerning – Consumer Council of Fiji
Saturday, 6 April 2024, 6:00 am | Consumer Council of Fiji
Consumers must be provided with any and all information pertaining to the products they are intending to purchase so that they can make informed decisions. The recent controversy surrounding the ‘Golden Circle’ brand Apple Juice has brought this ... More >>
Consumer Council Of Fiji Urges Consumers To Exercise Vigilance And Responsibility During Festive Season Shopping
Wednesday, 6 December 2023, 7:21 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
As we enter into the festive season, the Consumer Council of Fiji is cautioning consumers to be vigilant and exercise their responsibility when engaging in holiday shopping. Reflecting on the challenges observed during the previous festive season, ... More >>
Be Cautious of Potential Pyramid Scheme
Saturday, 10 June 2023, 2:35 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
Consumers are reminded to be vigilant and tread carefully when engaging with traders/individuals on social media platforms advertising alluring ways to earn money; while barely disclosing any information about the scheme. This reminder comes as the Consumer Council of ... More >>
Beware Of Fake Pages – Consumer Council Of Fiji
Friday, 30 December 2022, 7:52 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
The Consumer Council of Fiji (CCoF) is urging Fijian consumers to be cautious of those individuals who are looking to rip people off their hard-earned money under the pretence of fake pages or accounts on social media platforms. In a recent case ... More >>
Be Vigilant When Engaging With Golden Events Fiji- Council
Wednesday, 2 November 2022, 7:36 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
Exercise extreme caution! This important alert is being issued by the Consumer Council of Fiji to consumers who are contemplating engaging with “Golden Events Fiji”. The Council has received complaints whereby Golden Event Fiji had failed to deliver ... More >>
Restaurants Under Spotlight For Violating Food Safety Standards
Wednesday, 3 August 2022, 6:26 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
Certain food establishments are willfully flouting food safety laws and standards; with issues such as contaminated food, not wearing PPEs, dirty surrounding and pest infestation becoming a common sight in restaurants. These issues were evident during ... More >>
‘Exclusive Dealings’ Illegal; Schools Reminded
Saturday, 16 April 2022, 6:06 am | Consumer Council of Fiji
School Heads and Managements are once again reminded that it is illegal to engage in ‘exclusive dealings’ with businesses for the supply of students’ school requirements. This is after the Council received complaints where certain schools ... More >>
2021-2022 National Budget: A Bold And Decisive Budget
Saturday, 17 July 2021, 4:43 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
The astute allocation of coffers to key critical areas and targeted policy incentives announced in the 2021-2022 National Budget will be the conner stone in achieving socio-economic stability – helping Fijians reclaim the economy. The Consumer Council ... More >>
'Toyota 80th Anniversary' Phishing Scam in Fiji
Saturday, 5 June 2021, 4:22 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
Toyota 80th Anniversary - It’s A Scam! More >>
Businesses Found In Breach Of Pesticides Act
Thursday, 18 February 2021, 5:27 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
The Consumer Council of Fiji and the Ministry of Agriculture have issued a stern warning to businesses and individuals that no pesticides may be used, offered for sale or sold in Fiji unless it has been registered with the Registrar of Pesticides. ... More >>
Businesses Inhibit Choice By Stating 'Preferred Supplier'
Monday, 18 January 2021, 5:27 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
Businesses must refrain from advertising that they are the “preferred supplier” for uniforms for certain schools as it provides the illusion that they are the only suppliers available. Parents are advised to disregard such advertisements and purchase ... More >>
Council Welcomes COVID-19 Response (Home Loan Assistance) Act 2020
Friday, 11 December 2020, 7:05 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
The Consumer Council of Fiji has welcomed the COVID-19 response (Home Loan Assistance) Act 2020 which will provide the much-needed assistance to consumers with mortgages in effect during the COVID-19 relief period and repayment holidays for home loans. ... More >>
