The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) has intensified its market surveillance to ensure consumers benefit from recent government VAT and duty reductions — and not traders looking to unfairly increase their profit margins.
FCCC Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Senikavika L. Jiuta, personally led a team of enforcement officers on the ground this week, inspecting supermarkets, white goods retailers, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries across various locations.
“Our inspections are focused on ensuring that the benefits of the tax and duty reductions are passed on to consumers — not pocketed by traders,” said a statement released by FCCC.
“We will not tolerate any attempt to exploit the current fiscal measures for private gain.”
The FCCC confirmed that during the latest round of inspections, 20 traders were found to be in breach of the FCCC Act 2010.
FCCC is urging the public to remain vigilant and report any instances of unfair pricing practices.
