Show restraint and be responsible - Consumer Council
As Cabinet is meeting to firm-up on the plan of action for the long term, if there is no resolution to the conflict in the Middle East in the near future, people acros
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Consumer Council receives 1,596 complaints related to defective products
The Consumer Council of Fiji has received 1,596 complaints related to defective products from 2023 to January 2026, with a total monthly value of about $1.3 million. Coun
93 restaurants receive violation notices
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling for the urgent introduction of heavy spot fines and a “name and shame†policy for restaurants that fail to maintain cl
Sale of adulterated kava a serious concern, Kava Bill needs to have fines and blacklisting
People continue to raise concerns over the sale of adulterated kava where kava is mixed with other substances, and the Consumer Council of Fiji says with consultations
Consumer Council rejects increase in electricity tariff proposal
The Consumer Council of Fiji has rejected the increase in the electricity tariffs in its current form as the scale of the percentage increases, their inequitable distribu
Influencers should disclose paid partnerships and sponsored content - Consumer Council
The Consumer Council of Fiji urges influencers to be transparent about paid partnerships and sponsored content after increasing social media videos influencing consume
Consumer Council urges FCCC to ensure genuine public engagement in tariff consultations
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling on the FCCC to ensure there is authentic and effective engagement during consultations on the electricity tariff that has started
Rise in electricity cost for businesses will likely be passed onto consumers - Consumer Council
Consumer Council of Fiji CEO Seema Shandil says as electricity costs rise for businesses, there is a very real risk that these increases will be passed directly
Customer overcharged by bakery while making M-PAiSA payment
A customer’s report of being overcharged while using M-PAiSA at a Lautoka bakery has sparked fresh concerns over how some retailers deal with mobile payments.The i
Consumers to be more cautious when purchasing during the period of heavy rain and flooding - Consumer Council
People are urged to exercise extra caution when making purchases during the ongoing heavy rainfall and flooding affecting parts of the country. The Consumer Council of
Customer overcharged by bakery while making M-PAiSA payment
A customer’s report of being overcharged while using M-PAiSA at a Lautoka bakery has sparked fresh concerns over how some retailers deal with mobile payments. T
Consumers Council warns public about opaque online reward schemes and giveaways
Consumers are being warned to exercise caution when engaging with online reward programmes, membership-based giveaways, or social media promotions that require payment or
Consumer Council and Sugar Cane Growers Fund strengthen partnership
Sugarcane farmers are set to benefit from improved financial literacy and stronger consumer protection through a new partnership between the Consumer Council of Fiji and
Consumer Council raises alarm as scams grow more complex and under-reported
The Consumer Council of Fiji is raising alarm bells that the level of sophistication and complexity of scams is increasing, while our level of awareness is not matching t
Youth advocates to participate in National Scams Awareness Week 2025
Youth Advocates will be acting as bridge to educate communities, and assist the Consumer Council of Fiji about scams as the National Scams Awareness Week 2025 has been la
113 scam complaints highlight growing threat to Fijian consumers, financial losses exceeding $82,000
113 scam-related complaints were received by the Consumer Council of Fiji between September 2024 and September 2025, with consumers reporting financial losses exceeding $
Consumer Council warns of health influencers promoting wellness products
Influencers in Fiji are increasingly promoting wellness products, diets, and supplements to large audiences through social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and f
Consumer Council exposes price hikes ahead of VAT reduction
As Fijians look forward to relief from the upcoming VAT reduction, set to decrease from 15 to 12.5 percent this Friday, serious concerns have emerged following the discov
Consumer Council raises red flag on Livegood, and calls on financial institutions and mobile wallet service providers to be vigilant
The Consumer Council of Fiji confirms they have engaged with the Anti-Scam Taskforce in relation to a possible scam that continues to be circulated on social media platfo
New budget brings long-overdue relief to Fijian families – Consumer Council
The Consumer Council of Fiji has welcomed the 2025/2026 National Budget, saying it introduces several measures to ease the cost of living and brings long-overdue relief t
163 complaints received by Consumer Council against rental car operators
163 complaints relating to rental car services with a combined monetary value of over $97,000 have been reported to the Consumer Council of Fiji, expressing alarm over in