UNBS seizes underweight sugar and bread from 3 companies

This action was taken following public complaints about underweight sugar packed in Kakira-branded sacks.

Inspections revealed that the packaging material of the underweight sugar had been tampered with, with the inner polyethylene layer found to have holes.

In similar operations, UNBS also seized underweight bread from Supa Loaf’s outlets in Mbarara city and Wakiso district, as well as Jonisa Bread from various supermarkets.

The management and owners of the involved businesses have reported to UNBS for further questioning, and legal action will be pursued for offences related to the possession and distribution of underweight pre-packaged goods.

UNBS stated that the packaging, selling, and possession of underweight pre-packaged goods is a punishable offence under the UNBS Act (amended 2013), the Weights and Measures Act, and the Weights and Measures (Sale and Labelling of Goods) (Amendment) Rules 2020.

UNBS has urged all manufacturers, importers, and traders of pre-packaged goods to comply with these regulations, which are available on the UNBS website.

UNBS also encouraged consumers to insist on safe, certified, quality products and to report any sellers of substandard goods to UNBS via their toll-free lines 0800133133/0800233233, WhatsApp line: 0713227580, and social media pages.

UNBS reaffirmed its dedication to consumer protection and ensuring fair trade.

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