The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has ordered the destruction of a stock of imported cosmetics valued at approximately Rs. 10 million, seized from two businesses in Rajagiriya.
The products, said to be imported from the UK and Australia, were seized during a raid by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) on June 6.
Seren Sense International (Pvt) Ltd was fined Rs. 125,000 after pleading guilty to five charges.
These included mislabeling imported products as local, selling expired items, and failing to provide proper supplier information or invoices.
S & D Destiny (Pvt) Ltd, operating near Ambagaha Junction, was fined Rs. 100,000 after admitting guilt to four similar charges.
The court also ordered the destruction of the seized products, which included perfumes, body lotions, conditioners, and vitamins. (Newswire)