May 2010
More false country of origin claims on Royal Jelly product result in fines
28 May 2010
A second company selling Royal Jelly in Auckland souvenir stores, falsely claiming its product to be New Zealand made, has been convicted and fined in the Auckland District Court yesterday. Shim's International Limited, trading as Royal Deer of New Zealand was fined $6,000.
Relates to: Fair Trading
Settlement reached over breaches of consumer legislation
11 May 2010
In a settlement reached with the Commerce Commission, Foundation Custodians, a non-bank financier, has admitted breaching the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCF Act) and the Fair Trading Act in relation to fees charged on early loan repayments. The company will provide refunds of $200,000 to affected customers.
Relates to: Fair Trading, Consumer Credit
Consumers misled by imported royal jelly passed off as NZ-made
5 May 2010
A company that sold a product made from royal jelly imported from China, with labels that implied the product was made in New Zealand, has been fined $15,000 in the Auckland District Court yesterday.
Relates to: Fair Trading
