29.10.2008
Colombo News Desk

Minister of Trade Bandula Gunawardena says legal action would be taken against traders obtain payments directly or indirectly for shopping bags used for purchased consumer items. The Consumer Affairs Authority has issued a gazette notification to this effect. Speaking to media in Colombo on Tuesday Minister Gunawardena said since the 17th of this month charging for shopping bags required to carry purchases at supermarkets has been prohibited. At the press briefing Assistant Director to the Ministry of Health T. Madurasinghe said all imported food items are tested for quality.