March 1997
Commission investigations in food industry
25 March 1997
The Commerce Commission is continuing investigations and enforcement action in the food industry, Commission Fair Trading Manager Rachel Leamy told industry representatives today.Relates to: Fair Trading
Factual statements about food can be misleading
18 March 1997
The conviction of Pacific Dunlop Holdings (NZ) Limited for making misleading claims about Plumrose Light Deli Ham sets a significant precedent for the food industry - a factually correct statement can still be misleading and breach the Fair Trading Act.Relates to: Fair Trading
Electronic commerce raises Fair Trading issues
17 March 1997
Electronic commerce is giving the Commerce Commission many new enforcement issues to solve, but the scams and misrepresentations appear to be much the same as those made via traditional media.Relates to: Fair Trading
Pyramid selling warning
12 March 1997
As the Commerce Commission begins court action against two New Zealand based pyramid selling schemes, it is warning people that pyramid selling is illegal.Relates to: Fair Trading
Rotorua businesses to meet Commerce Commission and Ministry of Consumer Affairs
12 March 1997
The Commerce Commission and Ministry of Consumer Affairs are inviting all Rotorua business people to a seminar about the Fair Trading Act and the Consumer Guarantees Act on Wednesday March 19.Relates to: Fair Trading
Commission targets weight loss products
2 March 1997
Claims made about weight loss products are going to get close scrutiny from the Commerce Commission over the next few months.Relates to: Fair Trading
