FCCPC Cracks Down On Underweight Fabric Sales In Kano
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed warehouses belonging to five textile distributors in Kano for alleged involvement in deceptive trade practices, including the sale of underweight and shortened fabric materials to consumers.
The enforcement action, led by the FCCPC’s Director of Surveillance and Investigation, Mrs. Boladale Adeyinka, followed weeks of surveillance across major textile markets in the city. Investigators found that the distributors were selling fabrics significantly below the standard lengths indicated, while charging buyers the full price.
The Commission stated that the practice violates Sections 123(1) and 125(1) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018, which prohibit misleading representation and deceptive conduct in the sale of goods.
The affected textile brands include LGR, U&Me, Nana Tex, V Levintus, Mama Africa, Hightex, UE, S-U Velt and Jisiki, with products traced to warehouses at multiple locations across Kano, including Gandun Albasa, Ibrahim Taiwo Road, Bua Rice Mills Street and Ajasa Inuwa Wada Road.
FCCPC Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Tunji Bello, condemned the fraudulent practice, noting that it not only exploits consumers but also undermines honest businesses.
“Selling underweight products erodes consumer trust and gives unfair advantage to dishonest traders,” Bello said. “Such practices can push compliant retailers out of the market and restrict consumer choice.”
He emphasized that the Commission will continue to take firm action against any market conduct that deceives or exploits consumers. Bello also commended the FCCPC enforcement team and security agencies for their collaboration during the operation.
Retailers, distributors, and suppliers nationwide were reminded to ensure all goods offered for sale meet declared standards, measurements, and labeling requirements.
