Overview
On August 19, 2026, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission issued a Public Advisory on Mandatory Labelling of Manufactured Goods for Consumer Information, pursuant to Sections 17(p),(w),(x), 114, 116, 123, and 125 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018. The Advisory was prompted by the increasing circulation, distribution, and sale of consumer goods that do not comply with prevailing standards and regulations governing product labelling.
The Advisory directs all manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers to immediately review their inventories and withdraw from sale any consumer goods that do not comply with applicable labelling requirements. It also specifically targets products bearing misleading or deceptive information, as well as products with missing, illegible, altered, or misrepresented labels. Businesses that continue to distribute or sell non-compliant products risk regulatory enforcement action under the FCCPA.
This Insight examines the regulatory context and key implications of the Advisory for businesses and consumers, including mandatory labelling requirements, prohibition of deceptive or misleading labels, immediate inventory review and withdrawal directive, enforcement action for non-compliance, and consumer guidance.
