ACCC Archives - Inside FMCG
Lack of price transparency harmful to Australian wine industry
The ACCC has made recommendations to address harmful practices in warm climate grape growing regions.
ACCC loses laundry cartel appeal
There was insufficient evidence to find Cussons engaged in cartel behaviour in the laundry detergent market.
GSK and Novartis face penalties for misleading consumers on Voltaren products
GSK and Novartis admit that they breached Australian Consumer Law in marketing of Voltaren.
Suppliers call on ACCC to investigate retailers
Suppliers voice concerns that retailers are not complying with the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct.
Petrol prices fell sharply in December across Australia’s major cities
Petrol prices hit lows not seen since August 2017.
Court orders Seednet to pay $1m for misleading farmers
The company made false claims about barley product Compass.
Former Murray Goulburn MD fined $200k by Federal Court
Gary Helou was penalised for his involvement in false or misleading claims about the farmgate milk price.
Court rules Nature’s Care fish oil not ‘Made in Australia’
The product is encapsulated in Australia using fish oil and Vitamin D that are sourced overseas.
Lion, Norco and Fonterra agree to amend milk supply agreements
A selection of dairy processors have agreed to address ACCC concerns that terms were unfair to farmers.
ACCC finds no reliable evidence of fake honey
NMR testing is not developed enough to be used as a basis to support legal action.
