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CAA warns public against unverified dairy price increase claims
Sri Lanka's Consumer Affairs Authority has issued a notice cautioning the public against false reports regarding price hikes in dairy products. The CAA urged consumers to verify information through official channels before sharing unconfirmed claims.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has moved to counter misinformation circulating about dairy product pricing, warning that unverified reports may cause unnecessary public concern and market disruption.
The authority called on consumers and media outlets to exercise caution when encountering claims about imminent price increases in the dairy sector. The CAA emphasised the importance of cross-checking such reports with official sources before disseminating them to the broader public.
This advisory comes amid ongoing scrutiny of pricing practices across essential commodity sectors in Sri Lanka. The CAA reiterated its commitment to monitoring market prices and said consumers can report suspected price anomalies or unfounded claims through official complaint mechanisms.
The authority did not specify which reports had prompted the warning but stressed that spreading unsubstantiated claims about price movements can artificially influence consumer behaviour and market stability. The public has been advised to rely on announcements from the CAA and relevant regulatory bodies for accurate information on commodity pricing.