A joint operation targeting counterfeit goods and unsafe products has led to the confiscation of 42 units of fake Huletts sugar at KK Wholesale in Kamunhu Shopping Centre, Mabvuku, Harare.
The raid was conducted by the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), and the City of Harare. Officials said the sugar failed to meet the packaging and quality standards of the genuine Huletts brand and posed potential health risks to consumers.
Tom Muleya, CPC’s Education and Awareness officer, said the operation was part of a wider initiative to protect the public and clamp down on illegal backyard industries. “As the Task Force for Counter-Counterfeit and Business Malpractices, we were able to unearth counterfeit sugar as part of the ongoing blitz to curb the spread of unsafe products,” Muleya said.
He added that the commission intends to expand the campaign nationwide. “Our endeavours are to protect consumers from fake and substandard products that pose serious health hazards. Going forward, we hope to spread this initiative across every province so that counterfeit goods are rooted out,” he said.
Officials urged businesses to comply with trade regulations and avoid sourcing products from unregistered suppliers, stressing that the campaign not only protects public health but also ensures fair business practices in line with national trade standards.
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