CAA Intensifies Raids to Curb Price Hikes During Festive Season

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that it will continue its raids to identify shops selling goods at inflated prices during the festive season.

CAA Chairman Hemantha Samarakoon has urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to fraudulent traders.

Meanwhile, the authority announced that coconut oil samples from shops nationwide will undergo special testing to ensure unsafe products have not entered the market.

The CAA confirmed that legal action will be taken against any trader found selling coconut oil unfit for consumption.