THE Department of Consumer Affairs under the Ministry of Commerce launched a campaign to encourage labeling requirements for the businesses at its headquarters in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.

Union Minister Dr Than Myint presided over the meeting and explained the Consumer Protection Law which was enacted on 15 March 2019, and it includes a chapter of labeling requirements for commodities. The campaign is intended to push producers for compulsory labeling their goods, to encourage the consumers being aware of labels on the commodities and to make suitable choice for the goods.

The six-week campaign will include broadcasting short films about consumer rights on stateowned media and social networks.

Complaints about consumer rights can be filed at district, states and regional offices of Consumer Information and Complaint Centres under the Department of Consumer Affairs, its website https://www.doca.gov.mm, mobile application DOCA Myanmar and Facebook page.

MNA

(Translated by Aung Khin)

Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar