Hanwella Amusement Park Company fined Rs. 500,000 over bottled water price
2026-10-13
A private company linked to an amusement park in Hanwella has been fined Rs. 500,000 by the Avissawella Magistrate’s CourtContinue Reading
Over 758 helmets seized in nationwide CAA raids in July and October
2026-10-12
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized at least 327 motorcycle helmets without the required SLS certification mark during 84Continue Reading
Rs. 200,000 fine for selling electrical accessories without mandatory SLS mark
2026-10-07
Two establishments in Pettah have been fined a total of Rs. 200,000 for offering electrical accessories for sale without theContinue Reading
Selling fruits treated with unsafe chemicals? Legal action from April 2027
2026-10-02
Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe has announced that strict legal action will be taken from April 01, 2027, against individualsContinue Reading
Bambalapitiya restaurant fined Rs. 1 million for selling water bottle at Rs. 100
2026-10-01
A restaurant in Bambalapitiya, Colombo, has been fined Rs. 1 million for selling a 500 ml bottle of drinking waterContinue Reading
CAA seizes 801 reusable plastic bottles during raids in Pettah
2026-09-30
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken 801 reusable plastic bottles into custody as case productions during special raids conductedContinue Reading
Ella restaurant fined Rs. 1 million for selling bottled water above MRP
2026-09-25
A restaurant in Ella has been fined Rs. 1 million for selling a one-litre bottle of drinking water at twiceContinue Reading
Dambulla hotel fined Rs. 500,000 for selling water bottle for Rs. 300
2026-09-24
A hotel in Dambulla has been fined Rs. 500,000 after pleading guilty to selling a bottle of drinking water markedContinue Reading
Rs. 110,000 fine for two firms over improperly labelled baby diapers
2026-09-23
Two companies involved in the wholesale distribution of imported baby diapers have been fined a total of Rs. 110,000 afterContinue Reading
Supermarket chain fined Rs. 400,000 for price alterations and sale of expired goods
2026-09-16
Two branches of a prominent supermarket chain have been fined a combined Rs. 400,000 by the Panadura Magistrate’s Court inContinue Reading
Three Colombo outlets fined Rs. 300,000 for price display violations
2026-09-14
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has imposed fines totaling Rs. 300,000 on three private companies in Colombo for breaching consumerContinue Reading
Bakery fined Rs. 200,000 for selling expired cream buns
2026-09-10
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 200,000 on Perera and Sons Bakers Pvt Ltd afterContinue Reading
Court orders destruction of helmets with fake SLS mark
2026-08-10
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken legal action against a company in the Heraliyawala Industrial Estate, Kurunegala, for manufacturingContinue Reading
Two medical institutions fined Rs. 400,000 over expired medicines, overcharging
2026-08-05
The Jaffna Magistrate’s Court has fined two medical institutions a total of Rs. 400,000 for serious violations of the ConsumerContinue Reading
Train canteen fined Rs. 500,000 for selling bottled water above MRP
2026-07-31
The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 500,000 on a railway catering service after it was foundContinue Reading
CAA clarifies maximum charges for dengue and blood tests
2026-07-23
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a clarification on the maximum charges applicable for key medical laboratory tests, followingContinue Reading
Supermarket in Beruwala fined Rs.1 million for overpricing rice
2026-07-18
A supermarket in Beruwala has been fined Rs. 1 million by the Kalutara Magistrate’s Court for selling locally produced KeeriContinue Reading
CAA finds expired medical supplies in raids on private hospitals and laboratories
2026-07-16
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says it has uncovered expired and unfit medical laboratory materials during a series of specialContinue Reading