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Country of origin label regulations enforced, but... [Renato Palmi] Country of origin labelling in terms of the Merchandise Act 17 of 1941 is now being enforced by the authorities and companies or individuals found to be contravening the Act will be penalised. But there are some issues that need to be resolved... 13 May 2008 12:22
Change smoking law to save charity work [Michael Hamlyn] Two Massmart executives came before members of Parliament on Wednesday, 7 May, to argue for tobacco retailers to be exempted from one of the anti-smoking law's stringent clauses, which could land the company with a fine of R1 million. 8 May 2008 10:36
Bread companies to face competition body Pioneer Foods and Foodcorp have been referred to the Competition Tribunal for their alleged role in a bread price-fixing cartel, the Competition Commission has said. The two companies could be fined 10% of their annual turnover for the 2006/7 financial year. 8 May 2008 09:26
Product liability bill alarms retailers [Linda Ensor] Retailers are expected to raise an outcry at Parliament's hearings on the Consumer Protection Bill over a product liability clause that seeks to make them liable for consequential damages suffered as a result of the consumption or use of the products they sell. 7 May 2008 10:03
Tobacco Act amendment to increase prohibition [Vivian Warby] The Health Portfolio Committee is to hold hearings on amendments to the Tobacco Control Act to further enhance the control of tobacco products and promote healthy lifestyles. 6 May 2008 10:36
Gizmo backlash: debate simmers over phones on public transit There are two types of public transit passengers: those who hate it when other commuters whip out their cell phones and start yammering away, and the yammerers themselves, who feel freedom of communication is a natural right. Some cities have instituted no-phone zones on trains and buses; others have given up. Some enforce bans with fines; others keep it on the honor system. 21 Apr 2008 08:34
Union fights for local industry with style How does a trade union and manufacturers respond to the massive import penetration of local markets? They turn to fashion promotion to show off the country's great designs and to make the case for the industry. 21 Apr 2008 07:15
New body to promote SA Halaal products The South African Halaal Export Forum (SAHEF) has been established to promote South African Halaal products to global Halaal market. 16 Apr 2008 07:29
Liberalisation set to revolutionise French retailing A new report, Retailing in France 2008, published this week by retail analysts Verdict Research, part of the Datamonitor Group, finds that a growth revolution for French retail could be on the cards. 11 Apr 2008 06:07
Piracy sinks local music sales [Thabo Mkhize] The result is a substantial loss in revenue to local artists and the government. 2 Apr 2008 12:11
Merchants get a helping hand to comply with PCI DSS Although today's merchants are conscious of the need to ensure high levels of security, which prevent compromising cardholder information that is captured by merchants in the payment process, many lack the tools to ensure they satisfy or exceed industry requirements. 2 Apr 2008 10:08
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How does a trade union and manufacturers respond to the massive import penetration of local markets? They turn to fashion promotion to show off the country's great designs and to make the case for the industry. 21 Apr 2008 07:15
